Good sportsmanship, should you have to shake you hated rivals hand, why or why not?

In sports there are some very heated rivalries. Where one team does not like the other. I will give a few examples Chicago vs Green Bay, Michigan vs Ohio state, The Red Sox vs the Yankees and many more. Should you have to act like you respect your rivals after the game? You hate them all year but after an intense competition you have to be a good sportsman show good sportsmanship why?

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FoleysFollies · 51-55, F

Yes you should show sportsmanship...respect people who play a good game and beat you fair and square ( not talking bout the cheaters) rivals or not they played a good game dammit lol

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@FoleysFollies I would like to ask you a question were you ever an athlete?

FoleysFollies · 51-55, F

@Capt11 yes I played baseball

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@FoleysFollies I would like you to understand that whether you win or lose should not determine how you behave afterwards. I agree with you 100%. I do not agree that that applies to your rival. The team that thinks they are better than you. People who make a living talking trash to you about you and what you stand for. They are 2 baseball teams in Chicago the White Sox and the other team the Cubs. Most years there is a fight in that game. Often things are thrown onto the field as the other team is exiting. I just wanted to get another perspective thank you.

Mindful · 56-60, F

Absolutely! The whole point of sports is civilized agression, peaceful within acceptable rules that allows people to keep their lives. It used to be fight to the death (not just a movie)

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@Mindful I thank you for taking the time to respond. You make some valid points I do not share your point of view completely. However, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Mindful · 56-60, F

Well in that case Xoxo @Capt11

YukikoAmagi

if it's me i will not shake their hand. My personal feelings is above all else

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Capt11 · 51-55, M

@MartinTheFirst I don't look at you or your gender when you answer the question. You did not completely answer the question that is why I asked why. Please don't create something that it is not. I have always respected all people and post even if I do not agree with them. No matter who post a reply you can take the time to read my history on other subjects that I have asked questions about. It seems like your feelings are hurt or perhaps you are extra sensitive however I hope you have a nice day.

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@Capt11 no im just tired and I wrote it as a joke

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@MartinTheFirst lol, You have to put an emoji or something in it 😉 or we won't know you are joking.

AmbivalentFriability · 26-30

Yes, unless you are okay with giving into being petty and letting everyone see your immaturity.

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@AmbivalentFriability I appreciate your response however I do not agree. Because you are basing a person's maturity on a snapshot in time. When you play a game against a heated rival emotions can get the best of you. That does not determine your character. From your point of view obviously it does. I appreciate your comment.

YukikoAmagi

If i want to win that means i want to win, i will not sacrifice my hate losing to someone i hate for the sake of sportivity charade

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

You should want to do it.

Capt11 · 51-55, M

@MartinTheFirst WHY?

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Capt11 · 51-55, M

@MartinTheFirst 1st thank you for taking the time to articulate your opinion. We are from 2 very different generations I respect your point of view and I thank you for expressing it.

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