Just like my title states; respect is earned and nothing other than that. People won't just resolve to respect you if you don't make them to. You have to do something to earn their respect.
Here are 5 ways to earn people's respect;
1. Be yourself
No feeling exceeds that which one has when he/she is respected for who he/she is.
Do not pretend or act like other people and expect to be respected because nobody will.
Let them respect you for who you are and not who you pretend to be.
2. Respect them too
Respecting other people makes them respect you too. Respect is one aspect of life that that is 'give me I give you'.
You only reap what you sow. Therefore, respect the people around you and they will respect you back.
3. Have principles
Have principles that guide you. These principles have to be mature enough for them to earn you respect.
Do not let other people control you and your decisions. Or rather, do not follow what others do. Instead, formulate your own and live along that path always.
4. Believe in yourself
Be someone who believes in him/herself. That's what makes you the person you are.
The moment you believe in yourself, you will be able to face challenging situations and overcome them. This is what earns you respect.
5. Be their source of inspiration
The many famous people we hear of are all people who inspire others to be what they are. It is out of this inspiration that they earned respect from them.
As an individual, you should be a source of inspiration to the people around you. Sure enough, you will earn their respect.