Top 20 Ways To Earn Respect From People | In many social and professional situations, there are titles, positions, and ranks that command respect thro
Top 20 Ways To Earn Respect From People | In many social and professional situations, there are titles, positions, and ranks that command respect through earned status.
That said, should you blindly respect your teachers, your boss, or even your parents? What if those people arenโt behaving in a respectable manner? What if they take advantage of their position?
Well, hereโs the thing…
Age or position shouldnโt be a prerequisite to gaining respect – itโs more about how someone conducts themselves, their attitude toward others, and their actions. Respect is paying thoughtful consideration to another person's words, feelings, thoughts, ideas, wishes, or needs.
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The Top 20 Ways To Earn Respect From People
We all want to be respected by others, but respect is something we need to earn. If you want to be happy and successful, learning how to earn respect from others should be an important goal.
So letโs get to it!
1 – Honor What You Say
Nobody likes a dishonest or unreliable person. A well-respected individual is one who is honest in their communications and can be trusted to do what they promise. This is by far one of the most important actions you can take to start gaining respect. If you took commitments lightly in the past, donโt do that anymore.
Come through on your promises. Call when you say you'll call, turn in assignments on time, and stand by your word. If for some reason, you canโt honor a commitment,
make sure you address it accordingly, and make up for it.
2 – Donโt Waste Other Peopleโs Time
If you respect other peopleโs time, they will respect yours. This includes not being late for appointments, not spending meetings talking about useless things, getting to the point fast, bringing up issues right away, being concise โฆ and of course, making it easier for others to
make decisions, especially when they are busier than you.
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3 – Donโt Badmouth Others
Whether itโs in a professional or social setting, itโs not appropriate to bad mouth people. You certainly will not earn any respect by doing this.
If youโre unhappy with someone and what theyโre doing, talk to them, and work things out. Donโt talk behind their back โ thatโs the kind of behavior that attracts gossip and negativity. Not only does it reflect badly on you as a person, but it also hurts the other party, whether you realize it or not.
So be honest and transparent when youโre communicating with others. Always act as if the person youโre talking about is right there with you
4 – Stop Apologizing For No Reason
Saying โsorryโ constantly without giving it a second thought, doesnโt earn much respect. There is a time and place for apologies. Sometimes you make mistakes that affect others โ so you apologize to them. But, stop tossing around the word โsorryโ for every little thing!
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5 – Stand Up For What You Believe In
Have you ever come across someone who simply nods their head repeatedly, and just seems to agree with everything you say? You can tell that theyโre not giving much thought to what youโre saying. It gets meaningless after a while, as they just say yes to everything.
Those who politely disagree and stand up for themselves, get greater respect than those who parrot others. Itโs important to have a mind of your own.ย Donโt be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. At the same time, make sure you do it in a
respectful manner.
6 – Stop Being Too Nice
Distinguish kindness from always having to do things for people. Trying to make everyone happy wonโt get you very far. Being a pushover is highly undesirable if your goal is to be respected. Not to mention, if youโre too nice to everyone all the time, some people might even think youโre not genuine! If you don't want to do something, say so.
If you've got a dissenting opinion and know in your heart that you're right, say so. Being assertive in a polite, courteous, and respectful way will earn respect from others
even when you disagree with them.
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7 – Speak Up When Mistreated
Donโt just take it when someone is mistreating you, or taking advantage of you. Be professional and diplomatic, but donโt be silent. Speaking up for yourself is not always easy to do, which is why it is the mark of a person deserving respect.
8 – Stand Up For Someone Else
When you see injustice around you, do you ignore it in order to avoid confrontation? Sometimes you have no choice, but there are moments when you need to stand up for others, especially when they cannot stand up for themselves. Donโt be afraid of confrontation once ina while, as long as you do it in a diplomatic way.
9 – Be Yourself
Itโs better to be an original version of yourself than an exact duplicate of someone else. People respect individuals who are original. Too many people try too hard to be someone else they are not, and in the end, they donโt have a sense of identity.
Discover who you are and what you stand for. What the world needs are more people who are true to themselves, not clones of each other.
10 – Anticipate The Needs Of Others
Do things for others without being asked. This shows that you're a considerate person, and makes others view you in a more positive light. If you know your partner's got a terrible day of work ahead of them, clean the house and make dinner for them. Taking a little initiative to make someone's day a little easier will earn you respect.
11 – Believe In Your Ideas
Donโt discard your ideas, even if they seem funny, weird, or unorthodox. Embrace your creativity and follow through with your ideas.
If you do this, you will achieve something great and others will wonder how you did it. The thing is, many people have great ideas, but most of them are afraid to follow up and implement them because they seem too far-fetched.
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12 – Care About Others
Learning the skills of empathy is an important way to respect others and become respected yourself. Pay attention to your surroundings and the people in your life, whether itโs at home, school, or at work. Make yourself available for emotional assistance if it's required.
Genuinely caring about others, shows that you donโt only focus on yourself, but that you have the emotional capability to pay attention
and give help when needed.
13 – Be Good At What You Do
Everyone loves competent people, especially those who present their best work all the time. You may just be starting out in your profession, but that doesnโt mean youโre not deserving of respect. Itโs about starting small and building from there.
Itโs through improving and gaining experience that you establish yourself, and earn the respect of others. Itโs not an overnight process, but eventually, it will gain peopleโs respect.
14 – Add Real Value
Whether youโre part of a community, a company, or a group of friends, if you can find ways to offer value to others, you will be respected and appreciated. Value can come in many forms, but in the end, itโs all about offering something that can help solve a problem. So create something of value, and people will respect you.
15 – Offer To Help (Even If You Don't Need To)
To be respected and reliable, volunteer your talents and efforts to projects that need help. Whether you help family, friends, or your community, doing something good is a great way to earn respect. Others will take notice of your contributions, and it will raise their opinion of you.
Volunteer to do things that actually need to get done, not just things that you can do well.
16 – Control Your Emotions
Make sure to curb your instant reactions to things that make you highly emotional whether it is good or bad. Sure, itโs OK to be yourself and shows enthusiasm, but remember that well-respected people know the difference between responding and reacting. The latter is not a good habit.
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17 – Be Inspiring
You can be inspiring by talking to others about your passions. And you can also be inspired by encouraging others to follow THEIR dreams, goals, and visions. Show that you have faith in them.
18 – Learn To Say NO
Youโve probably heard this one beforeโฆ But, seriously, donโt feel guilty about saying NO – once in a while. You donโt need to agree to everything that someone asks of you, especially if it is a superior or a client. Sometimes, you are more respected when you say NO, rather than agreeing to do something. When you say NO, you show youโre not afraid of admitting that you value your time and that you donโt have time for everything.
19 – Treat Yourself With Respect
Itโs funny that many of us seek respect from others, yet we donโt even respect ourselves. But if you want others to respect you, you need to respect yourself first. We all have our bad days, so itโs not always easy but when you experience negative self-talk, just remember your strengths, and learn from your mistakes.
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20 – Respect Others
If you want to be someone who is respected, you need to respect others. Donโt treat someone differently because of the way they look, or where they come from, or their different viewpoint underneath it all, we are all the same.
We all crave respect and recognition. To sum it up, respect is a direct reflection of how you treat others. In other words, real respect is received through
real respect given. Itโs a two-way street.
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