Sometimes you might be wondering why are people taking me for granted? Well, you have noticed that when people approach you, they do not take you or anything you say with so much substance, it, might be because you have lowered yourself. How do you turn things around?
Engage in meaningful talks
In some cases, you have positioned yourself as that person everyone in the estate gets to when they need some “hot” gossip, you always seem to be conversant with every cheap thing that goes on around the local area. To make them start seeing you as a serious person you are, you need to shun such talks and talk about better things, the economic situation of the country, talk about devolution and politics. I mean talk about better things and you will be respected.
Do not be too accommodating
Do not be this type of person who seems to be idle and always entertaining anything that comes your way. Be specific about the things that you want to be involved in and those that you are not interested in. This means that people who have “better” things will be able to show up.
Set your boundaries
Be a social person, be nice to people and always be willing to listen and help. This in itself is a source of respect. However, there are people who are out there to take advantage of your good heart and want to manipulate you. Ensure that despite being nice to people there is a limit beyond which that part of you cannot be violated.