The Man Effect

Respectful

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"I think if you can't respect others opinions and understand others enough to respect them then you don't deserve to be a man."

Word: Respect
Occupation: Skater
Age: 17
From: Kansas City, MO

Young man holding a sign that says respectful.

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