Dignity is a human condition of being worthy of respect or esteem.
To esteem a person or a thing is to assign to it or him or her a high value. Esteem for a person or a thing is an assessment of its or his or her high value.
Respect is the objective, unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs and property of all people. Kant's categorical imperative as well as what is commonly understood of being a gentleman incorporate the concept of respect.
Intercultural differences as well as the difference in self perception and outward appearance often result in being unintentionally disrespectful.
Respect is a central value in the raver culture, which believes in never doing anything to hurt or insult anyone. It is combined with peace, love and unity in the raver acronym PLUR.
See also self-esteem, human rights
