I’ve been working at a big bank for six months, and I still can’t get used to how people treat each other. Many employees look down on drivers, cleaners, maintenance staff, and kitchen assistants. They treat them like they are “lower”.
I can’t act like that and try to be kind and respectful to everyone. But my colleagues criticize me for it and even push me to be rude to support staff.
How can I stand my ground and help others treat them with respect?

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  • ismail Mohammed

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    I understand what you’re going through, and honestly, it’s not easy to be in that kind of environment.vWorking in a place where people look down on... others because of their roles can be very uncomfortable. But one thing I want you to remember is this: your character is more important than fitting into a toxic culture.
    Keep treating everyone with respect—drivers, cleaners, maintenance staff, everyone. That says a lot about who you are. Don’t let others pressure you into becoming someone you’re not. You don’t need to argue or fight with your colleagues. Just stay consistent in your behavior. With time, people will notice, and even if they don’t say it, they will respect you for it. If they try to push you to act differently, you can calmly let them know, “That’s not my way,” and leave it at that.
    At the end of the day, positions don’t define people—character does. And the way you treat those who can do nothing for you speaks volumes.
    Stay true to yourself. You’re doing the right thing.
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  • I like Ishmail Muhammed's response. I couldn't have said it better.

    Additionally,
    1 Corinthians 12:22-25 NLT
    [22] In fact, some parts of the body... that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary. [23] And the parts we regard as less honorable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen, [24] while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. [25] This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.


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  • it is up to you to choose the person you want to be to them without anyone's influence

  • Someone once said charity begins at home
    Treat all members the way u want them to treat you and remember this world is round the person you treat... badly today may be your boss at one point more

  • They can't push you to be rude, that is a choice you make. Perhaps you should criticize them for their behavior.

  • Read about the work strike by British sewerage workers in the 1970s, then you will realize how the so called dirty job workers are important in our... lives just like any other white collar jobs are. We should learn to respect any profession irrespective at what level they are. more

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  • Stick with the golden rule. Treat others as you want to be treated.
    Be you. If spiritual, pray for the souls of the others.

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  • I understand what you’re going through, and honestly, it’s not easy to be in that kind of environment.vWorking in a place where people look down on... others because of their roles can be very uncomfortable. But one thing I want you to remember is this: your character is more important than fitting into a toxic culture.
    Keep treating everyone with respect—drivers, cleaners, maintenance staff, everyone. That says a lot about who you are. Don’t let others pressure you into becoming someone you’re not. You don’t need to argue or fight with your colleagues. Just stay consistent in your behavior. With time, people will notice, and even if they don’t say it, they will respect you for it. If they try to push you to act differently, you can calmly let them know, “That’s not my way,” and leave it at that.
    At the end of the day, positions don’t define people—character does. And the way you treat those who can do nothing for you speaks volumes.
    Stay true to yourself. You’re doing the right thing.
     more

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