Respect

An honorific is a word or expression (such as a title like "Doctor" or a pronoun form) that shows respect when used in addressing or referring to a person.

[3] In China, it is considered rude to call someone by their first name unless the person is known by the speaker for a long period of time.

[4] In Chinese culture, individuals often address their friends as juniors and seniors even if they are just a few months younger or older.

[5] It is also important for Muslims to treat the Quran with great care, as it's considered the word of God.

[citation needed] Many gestures or physical acts that are common in the West can be considered disrespectful in Japan.

The philosopher Immanuel Kant made the virtue of respect the core of his Categorical Imperative:

In Chinese culture, bowing is generally reserved as a sign of respect for elders and ancestors.

[4] Kowtowing, or kneeling and bowing so deeply that one's forehead is touching the floor, is practiced during worship at temples.

Kowtowing is a powerful gesture reserved mainly for honoring the dead or offering deep respect at a temple.

As in many cultures, younger Chinese individuals are expected to defer to older people, let them speak first, sit down after them, and not contradict them.

This moral value is treated as a process that influences participation in the community and also helps people develop and become integrated into their culture.

Children engage in mature activities such as cooking for the family, cleaning and sweeping the house, caring for infant peers, and crop work.