Would it be blasphemy to turn “The Golden Rule” on its head? Remember, the rule that says “Do unto others as you would wish them do unto you”? I think society would be better served if we asked people to “Do unto others as they would like done unto them”.
People have different values, likes and dislikes. To ask people to treat each other like we would like to be treated, is missing the point. I believe the Golden Rule is about values like respect and kindness that we all share. But there the message dies, because it is difficult for us to identify what others consider to be respect and kindness. We think that there is only one version of respect – our version.
However, when you live among people of different cultures then it’s likely that your version of respect may be someone’s version of an insult. Take time to learn at least the basic differences in communication styles between your culture and others.
The Golden Rule is universal and its message is echoed in several religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Taoism, Zoroastrianism. Click here to read each quote from TeachingValues.com.
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