No matter who you are or what you do, you want to be respected in some shape or form. But many want respect even to the lengths of demanding it without actually deserving it or having worked for it.
Respect is a two-way street as we all know, but common sense is not common to others; they expect and demand it, just because of their age, title, position in society, material possessions, and the kind of money they have. And all these do not necessitate an automatic respect.
Respect can and should be given to anyone, so anyone can give it back.
But there are ways you can utilize to make people respect you, even the first time they see or have an encounter with you. Many of these seem like basic life behaviors everybody should have and exhibit, but realistically they don't.
As I have mentioned, common sense is not common anymore.
Here are top three ways to make people respect you:
Dress One Slice Better Than The Norm
People do judge books by their covers, so do they judge you by how you look; how you present yourself. It's human nature.
The more you dress well and neat, the more people perceive you as conscientious, caring, and professional. Especially if you are better than the rest of those around you, you get perceived as not just average. These perceptions easily make one instantly respect you.
Conversely, dressing sloppily could make others perceive you as lazy, unreliable, or unprofessional.
Let your actions speak louder than your words
Some tend to try to impress and earn respect by saying all the 'good' things and what they are 'doing' so people can respect them. But they merely just talk with no tangible proof of what they are saying. This is one of the most effective ways to make people disrespect you in fact.
No matter your ambition, or your present and future endeavors, you must back it up with action. Doing so will always make people respect you more than merely verbally saying things.
"Your ambition is predicated upon your actions, not your words"
Act, and stop talking. Your actions will speak for you. And that will make people respect you.
Consistently keep your promises
This not only brings you respect but will also build your influence. Moreover, this is one of the most simplest ways to make people respect you.
When you commit to doing something, do it. Having to continuously make promises but not keep them, paints you as unreliable, rightfully so. Therefore, how are you going to respect someone that is unreliable? You won't.
So, everything you say you will do, do it and do it in the same way and time you had promised. It is as simple as that. Do this consistently and you shall earn respect from those around you.
No matter your age, your credentials, the positions you hold, or the material possessions you possess, you still need to earn respect. Genuine respect is earned from how you carry yourself and treat others.
With these top three ways to influence people to respect you, you can fast-track the level of respect people show and give to you, particularly if you are in a new space such as a new school, a new job, or a new place.
But remember respect is a two-way street. If you receive it, you have to give it back. Failing to do so, utilizing these ways will be a futile exercise.
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