How to Give Respect

Being respectful is one of the most effective tools in building positive relationships with others. Not to mention that it just makes people feel good. No one likes to be disrespected. Some people need more work than others when it comes to learning how to show respect. With a little time and work, it can become a habit and a part of your lifestyle, rather than something you have to make an effort at doing.

Instructions

1. Be a good listener. Don’t be rude and interrupt; cutting people off when they are talking makes it seem as if what they are saying isn’t important to you. If what someone is talking about isn’t interesting to you--and the person isn't an authority figure--find as polite a way as possible to excuse yourself from the conversation.

2. Be a considerate speaker. Don’t go on and on and on with your thoughts in a conversation without allowing another person to speak.

3. Respect other people’s property. Don’t touch or take things that belong to other people without permission.

4. Be considerate of other people’s time. If you say you are going to be somewhere at a certain time, make every effort to be there.

5. Follow rules. Bending or ignoring rules shows disrespect for whoever established them, as well as for the people who choose to follow them.

6. Don’t gossip or talk about people. This is hurtful and shows a lack of respect for the person you are talking about. In addition, it can also show disrespect for the person you are talking to, because you put them in an uncomfortable position of having to listen to you disrespect someone else.