Respect is shown in many ways besides good manners like "thank you" and "please". It's also important to have respect for someone who doesn't share that respect for themselves or you. Furthermore, it takes respect to receive respect, without expecting every relational moment to be reciprocated but based on the awareness of the integrity of each person you interact with.
Steps
Step 1. Show kindness and courtesy
Consider your neighbor's position and feelings before reacting. Offering your seat to an elderly or disabled person, or even just helping a child to cross the street are simple acts of kindness and courtesy.
Step 2. Maintain a composed position during a conversation
Look the person in the eye; this shows your interest in the conversation.
Step 3. Make good use of good manners
To be respectful, good manners are part of considering the needs and interests of others. Good manners include not speaking unless asked, showing apprehension and concern towards the elderly etc. Offering a guest something to drink or eat also reflects good manners and manners.
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Use the basics: please, thank you, and so on. It is a big chunk of being friendly and at the same time creates warmth and compassion.
Be Respectful Step 4 Step 4. Ask for permission before using something that doesn't belong to you
Not doing so could be considered a theft. It is also seen as rude and reckless to freely use anything that does not belong to you.
Be Respectful Step 5 Step 5. Think before you speak
Think about the possibility that your words could offend someone. Sometimes we tend to talk without thinking.
Be Respectful Step 6 Step 6. Try to have respectful friends
Always remember that we are judged by the people we surround ourselves with.
Be Respectful Step 7 Step 7. Be respectful of others even if they don't respect you
Be patient and humble. The other person could learn something from you. This does not mean becoming a doormat.
Be Respectful Step 8 Step 8. Respect yourself
Be respectful to yourself, or others will not respect you and may take advantage of you.
Be Respectful Step 9 Step 9. Never insult anyone or say things that might offend them
Even when you are angry, keep your hostility at bay. You don't want to regret it later, when it might be too late to fix it.
Be Respectful Step 10 Step 10. Try to obey and support an authority figure
The authority is there for a reason. We must appreciate and nourish ourselves with the wisdom of the authority figures.
Likewise, don't justify bad behavior or wrong acts just because you were "following orders". Respect for the dignity of others includes understanding when to oppose an authority that is abusing its power
Be Respectful Step 11 Step 11. Avoid gossip
Don't talk about others behind them. Be loyal to and in relationship with others. Don't say negative things about others, as this reflects on you. If you are able to talk about someone behind their back, you will most likely not attract respect, as your interlocutor will see you as someone who could badmouth them.
- If you don't have anything nice to say, it's best not to say anything.
- Protect those under your protection and cover up the faults of others. By doing so, you may not cause immediate effects but will earn you respect in the long run!
Advice
- When talking to someone, look them in the eye in a firm but friendly way.
- Being respectful lets people know that you not only care about them, but also about yourself. The most important part of being respectful is respect for yourself; if you don't, the others won't.
- Be kind as long as you have self-esteem.
- Never react to someone who is cruel to you. Just be calm and kind to them.
- An excellent technique for giving respect is to identify or relate to the other person. Listening and responding intelligently, seriously and positively shows a great deal of respect. Everyone wants what they say to be heard and taken into consideration.
- Respect the people necessary in everyone's life.
