Tolerance

In today's society, it seems.like there is always a divide, no matter if it's political, religious, racial, etc. I started this thread for you post what you think are good acts of tolerance, and how you think we should react to lack of tolerance and discrimination

 

I'll go first. I respect everyone's right to their opinion, even though I may not agree with them. I've seen too many friendships suffer over a divide of opinions, so I won't engage in argument over a difference of opinion. I agree to disagree. I do, however draw a line when someone is being a mean hateful asshole just for the sake of trying to make me favor their opinion.

 

That is an admirable trait.
I will add later.
I must tolerate my troops wanting to be fed at the moment.

 

I thought this was going to be physical tolerance to alcohol or something.

 

Hahahahaha!

 

Oh gawd I see Grandeur having a look. Lol

 

lol

 

For you.​

 

I think tolerance is of the utmost importance in particular when acclimating to other social climes. For instance, I grew up in a suburban neighborhood and moved to a neighborhood with significant Hispanic influence. There are things that are different in a Hispanic neighborhood; especially coming from the suburbs. I needed tolerance in a big way - like someone who needs a transplant...

Anyway, tolerance can mean the difference between a happy life and being utterly miserable. I think it's really important especially to be very open to ideas and things about other cultures.

I draw the line though when it comes to human rights. Say for example in one's culture there is a hierarchy that puts down an entire subset of society. That's hard for me to accept. So, like the caste system for instance. I have a hard time with that. The other example that gets thrown around a lot is FGM. I think it's abhorrent, and even though it's acceptable to some people in certain cultures I think it needs to stop happening.

 

it's always a good idea to take a tolerance break every once in a while. when if feels like you're not getting high anymore, just getting normal.

 

I think I need to define the meaning first.

To me, it means to endure a thing, even if I disagree with it.
It is about respecting other opinions and behaviors, even if I feel differently.
I have many friends with different religious convictions, I never disrespect any of them, I just try to remember that some do not eat pork
As for politics, I do debate, in the real world, never on a forum.
I also think facial expressions play a major part in the real world, something that is impossible on any forum.

I respect that the Mods here tolerate a lot of stuff - Not easy for them

 

A lot of good replies so far!

 

I don't tolerate hate and bigotry very well.

 

I can't tolerate prejudice!!!
Nor whiskey actually.

 

Candy, what kind of angel are you?

 

Respect and tolerance go hand in hand. If i see somebody who has only just arrived i am full of respect of them. I will tolerate them.

 

I don't think tolerance and acceptance don't necessarily go hand in hand though.

 

A drunk one later. lol

 

I barely tolerate some people....