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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Show basic respect
• Method 2 of 3: Communicate respectfully
• Method 3 of 3: Go through life with respect
• Tips

If you want to be respectful, try to put yourself in the shoes of someone else and behave in a way that shows that you take the other person seriously. Being respectful essentially means valuing the opinion, time and space of others.

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Method 1 of 3: Show basic respect

1. Be kind and polite. Being respectful starts with taking the feelings of others seriously. Ask yourself how you would like to be treated in certain situations, and make an effort to treat other people accordingly. Treat everyone you meet - strangers on the street, classmates, and family members - with courtesy and respect.
   • Offer people food, water, or something else if you see someone needing something similar that you can provide.
2. Be polite. The whole idea of ​​etiquette and good manners seems pointless when you are a child, but as you grow up you realize that such customs exist because it allows society to function in a pleasant way. Showing that you have good manners is a good way to show that you respect the time and space of others. After all, if no one had good manners, everyday events such as eating at a restaurant, queuing at the post office, or dealing with tricky traffic situations would get out of hand. Here are some examples of being polite in public:
   • Do not make a call if you are in a store, restaurant, or other public place where other people might be bothering you.
   • Do not urge when you are in line, except in emergencies such as when you need to go to hospital urgently.
   • Don't cut people off when you're in traffic.
   • Always say please and thank you!
   • Follow rules designed to make life easier for everyone, such as not using a computer in a public place for too long, so others don't have to wait too long for their turn.
   • Do not eat or drink in places where there are rules that prohibit this.
   • Stop talking when the lights go out in the cinema.
   • Put your waste neatly in a garbage can or recycle container so that others do not have to clean up your junk.
3. Do not discriminate. Be respectful to everyone - not just the people you know or people you think are more highly regarded than you. Many people are only respectful of people they want to make a good impression with, and are rude to those who are not covered. There is wisdom in the saying "Judge people based on how they treat people who cannot help them."
   • This means that you should be just as friendly to people who are not as "cool" as you are to the more popular people you know.
   • Be kind to people you meet during the day who are not always treated with respect. For example, homeless people are often ignored or treated badly, but they deserve the same respect and courtesy as all other people.
4. Respect differences. Be respectful of people who are different from yourself, even if you don't fully understand them. The differences between people keep life interesting, and, you probably have more in common with people you don't know than you think. But even if you don't understand anything about another, still be courteous and polite. That doesn't mean you have to like everyone you meet, and you certainly don't have to agree with everyone, but you can remain respectful.
   • Show respect for people from different cultural backgrounds.
   • Show respect for people of different faiths.
   • Show respect for people with different political preferences.
   • Show respect for opponents and their fans when you play a sport.
5. Respect the space you share with others. Any space you share with others should be treated with respect. Your house (if you live with others), the school you attend, the street where you live, the bus you take - these spaces are not only familiar places for you but also for others. You wouldn't like it if other people were to soil the places you visit every day, so make sure you don't leave your junk lying around and do your best to keep the space livable for others.
   • Do not leave packaging material lying around - pick it up and put it in a trash can. If you messed up, clean up everything.
   • Do not spray graffiti in public areas (unless you are an artist and have permission to do so).
6. Respect the earth and everyone who lives there. Being respectful is more than just being nice to other people. Remember to show respect for animals, plants, and the earth. We all live together here, and each of us deserves to be treated with respect. Treat every living thing as an individual entitled to respectful treatment.
   • Make sure you don't have a share in the pollution of the environment.
   • Be aware of the effects your actions have on the rest of the world. For example, if you use pesticides on your lawn, they can pollute the groundwater and have a negative effect on the environment. Try to make conscious choices in the way you live.
7. Respect the belongings of others. It is generally considered rude and anti-social if you are careless with things that do not belong to you. Ask for permission before using someone else's property. If you fail to do so, you could be accused of theft.
8. Respect the personal space of others. The size of people's personal space depends on the situation. It is best to give people you don't know (such as people on the subway) half a meter of space if possible, and you should not initiate a conversation unless the other person is sending signals indicating that he or she is open to a conversation. It is more common among friends and family to touch, but it is still important to be sure that the person in question is comfortable with it.
   • If you want to hug or greet someone with a kiss, make sure the other person sees it coming, so that they can withdraw in time if they don't want it for some reason.
   • Ask for permission if you touch someone for longer, such as playing with someone's hair or rubbing someone's back.
   • Treat handicapped people's attachments (such as a cane or wheelchair) and guide dogs as if they were extensions of someone's body. Do not touch them without the owner's permission.

Method 2 of 3: Communicate respectfully

1. Listen when someone else is talking. When you have a conversation, listening carefully to the other is an expression of respect. If you look bored or you interrupt the other person, this shows that you don't really care what he or she has to say. Practice listening carefully to others and wait for the other person to finish before responding.
   • Making eye contact is a great way to show that you respect what the other person is saying. Other signals that you give through body language can also have that function. Look at the person you're talking to, and try not to fiddle with the other person talking.
   • Paraphrase what the other person is saying, instead of just nodding absently.
2. Think before you speak. When it's your turn to say something, try to respond respectfully to the other person's words.Be mindful of what the other has said and express your opinion without undermining the other's. Try to avoid offending the other person by saying something rude or harsh.
   • Do not adopt a condescending attitude. For example, don't explain things to someone who clearly understands it for a long time. For example, don't explain to a soccer player how to hit a ball.
   • Don't patronize another. Just like being condescending towards someone, patronizing another can make them feel disrespected. Avoid phrases like, "Don't worry in that little head" or "This is a boy topic, you wouldn't understand."
   • Note that there are some things that you should not talk about. For example, if you don't know someone that well yet, there are certain questions you shouldn't ask. For example, if you are just getting to know someone, you don't ask how they got that 7 cm scar on their forehead.
3. Be clear if you want something. People are generally willing to help others, but they can't help you if they don't really know what you need. Talk about your needs (physical or emotional) so that other people know what's going on.
4. Stay polite even if you disagree with someone. You can respect someone while you may not agree with them at all. It's about disagreeing with the other without undermining the other's dignity. For example, you may strongly disagree with someone's political beliefs, but you value that person as a person; that should be noticeable in the way you argue with the other.
   • Never insult the other person during a discussion. Don't let your attitude "I disagree with you" escalate to "You're an idiot."
   • If necessary, you better end the conversation before it gets out of hand and before you say things you later regret. You will not achieve anything if you do not respect someone else. The only thing you achieve is that you then have a new enemy.
5. Try to be patient and try to have faith in the other person. Communication can be difficult at times, and people sometimes express themselves incorrectly or can't find the right words. Give others time to express themselves, and if you are not sure what someone means, assume that the other person is doing their best to be nice and understanding.
6. Try not to be prejudices about others. Do not start a conversation with all kinds of prejudices about someone or about someone's background, such as prejudices about a person's race, gender, religion, nationality, or other factors. Because all people are unique, with a specific life experience and wisdom. Do not think that you already know someone until you have made the effort to learn more about them as an individual, because that will make you go wrong and not show respect for the other person.
7. Don't gossip. Gossip is an expression of disrespect, and yet people usually get away with it easily. That does not mean that it is not a bad habit. Because by gossiping you sell people short; after all, they are then relegated to a topic of conversation, instead of people with feelings who can feel hurt. Even the weirdest, most obnoxious, or macho people shouldn't be talked about in a way that relegates them to a low form of entertainment for others.
   • If you don't have anything meaningful to say, then it is better not to say anything at all.
   • Politely state that you think it would be better to end the discussion, or that you don't think it would be a good idea to start these types of conversations, even if the person being gossiped about has hurt you at a previous point. Remember that what you sow you will reap, so resist the temptation to get into bad habits. This is in your own interest and also in the interest of others. Keep in mind that your actions, both good and bad, will have a long-term effect on you and your environment.
8. Apologize if you have hurt someone. No matter how hard you try, at some point you will still step on someone's toes. The mistake you made that caused you to hurt someone is less important than how you subsequently react to it. If you realize you've done something unkind or upset someone, talk to them and apologize.
   • Don't try to exonerate yourself from your actions by saying "but." If you feel the need to explain why you have engaged in certain behaviors, try saying "and" instead of "but". For example, "Sorry I offended you when I called you an autist," and I was not well enough aware of what autism really is. Sorry to upset you and I accept you who you are. "In this way you explain your behavior, without justifying it.
9. Try to show respect to others, even if those people don't respect you. As difficult as that may be, try to show patience and modesty. The other person may then be able to learn something from you. If someone is obviously rude or mean to you, try to defend yourself without lowering yourself to the other person's level.

Method 3 of 3: Go through life with respect

1. Show respect for those with legal authority. Some people deserve extra respect for the position they hold. For example, the head of the school, the boss, the pastor, the mayor, the queen of England - these are people who hold leadership positions because of their exceptional qualities, and who are generally respected by society in general. Show your respect to persons in authority, according to the etiquette that applies in that case, whether that means calling the principal "Sir" or bowing to the queen.
   • Older people also deserve extra respect. Respect your parents, your grandparents, and other elders in the community for they have valuable wisdom in them that they can share with others.
   • It is important that you realize in which cases a figure with authority no deserves extra respect and reverence. If someone has betrayed your trust and you no longer feel respect for that person, then you have the right to make that personal choice. In some cases, standing up for yourself means respecting yourself and others who are disadvantaged by the authority figure.
2. Do not abuse your own power. If you are in a position where you have power over others, respect those who trust you by being courteous and kind to them. Never expect them to obey you "because you say so". Be the leader people want to follow, rather than the leader they fear and follow out of fear.
3. Respect yourself. You are important and you deserve to be treated well. Try to treat yourself more and more the same way you would treat a friend. Anytime you have a negative thought about yourself, or if you do something that hurts yourself, ask yourself if you would talk to a friend that way too. Try to be your own best friend.
   • If you increasingly value others than yourself, then you are good to others, but it is unrealistic to want to do that all the time. Put your own basic needs (food, sleep, your mental health) first. If you provide for your own needs, you can help others better.
4. Try to be empathetic and have compassion for others. To really understand how to respect others, you need to put yourself in the place of the other and really try to understand what is going on. You can be polite without really caring about the other person, but true respect comes from a sense of compassion and a deep sense of mutual understanding for one another. Try to see the things that connect us all, and be aware that we are all inhabitants of this Earth together. Respecting each other is a way of interacting with each other, making the world more livable and pleasant for everyone.

Tips

• A good technique for showing respect is to show empathy and commitment. When you interact with others in an intelligent, serious and constructive way, you show that you respect the other. Because everyone wants to be heard and taken seriously.
• Being respectful to others not only shows that you respect others, but also that you care about yourself. The most important thing about respect for others is that you respect yourself; if you don't, then others won't.
• When talking to someone, look at the other person as best you can, in a friendly manner.