First, note that the phrase <em>"respect begets respect" </em>in simple words implies that a condition to give or receive respect is that the other needs to respect so they can also earn respect from another; hence, it is inherently conditional.
It is<em> not</em> implicit of a misplaced locus of control because the locus of control is merely a belief that one can control his or her situations or experiences that can affect their lives.
