Respect and some tips

Respect is how you feel about someone

Having respect for someone means you think good things about who a person is or how he/she acts. You can have respect for others, and you can have respect for yourself.

We all want to gain earned respect. But how do we do it? Let me share 6 tips to gain respect.

Give respect
The old adage says it well - give respect and take respect. Some people have the misconception that if you show respect to others, it somehow demeans you in their eyes and you won't get their respect back. Nothing could be farther from the truth. By treating others the way you like to be treated, you are ensuring their respect. Think about this -- whom do you respect more, the one who disrespects you or the one who treats you well?

Respect yourself

If you have self-esteem issues, it is hard for others to respect you. Always treat yourself with respect. Do not let anybody walk over you. Be your own best friend. Develop confidence and look the world in the eyes. When you treat yourself with respect, you project an image of respectability.

Be Assertive

It is extremely important to learn to be assertive. Being aggressive or passive is something you should learn to overcome. Assertiveness is a very valuable people skill. When we are assertive of our rights and values, we immediately rise up in others' estimation.

Have values
All the well-respected people of the world have strong values. They stand by their principles no matter what happens. We should take a look deep within us and find out our true values. When our conscience tells us something is against our values and principles, we must stand firm and do the right thing.

Control emotions

It is very hard to respect people who fly off the handle every two minutes. It is important to get a grip on your emotions. I am not saying that you have to turn all robotic - you just have to have a hold over your emotions and not let them control you.

Honor commitments
A key element of earning respect is to honor your commitments. Always keep your words, be honest and deliver what you promised. This will boost your esteem in the eyes of others. Anybody who cannot be depended upon will find it hard to get others to respect them.

Songs and compliments

RespectTeaching the Importance of Respecting Others
Jack Hartmann

There is something you can give to others
and others can give to you.
There is something you can give to yourself
and you’ll feel so proud too.

It’s not a toy or a teddy bear
it comes from you and me
It’s a special thing everyone can feel
Let’s spell it and I think you’ll see

After me say, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, for you and me.

What’s the word ?
RESPECT,
What’s the word?
RESPECT
It’s so important that you do, RESPECT yourself and others too
It’s so important that you do, RESPECT yourself and others too

You can share respect each day and do you know it’s true
Young or old, big or small and every color too
People all around the world like to share RESPECT
Respect for how we feel and live, respect to give and get

Get set, say R-E-S-P-E-C-T, for you and me

What’s the word ?
RESPECT,
What’s the word?
RESPECT
It’s so important that you do, RESPECT yourself and others too
It’s so important that you do, RESPECT yourself and others too

You can do it! 

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, respect for you and respect for me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T will help us live in harmony
R-E-S-P-E-C-T will help us live in harmony
R-E-S-P-E-C-T

We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.

-Taylor swift

Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.-Barry Bond