Respect is earned, not given. There are many ways you can earn people’s respect even without talking to them.
Respect doesn’t depend on age, gender, size and social status. More so, if you want to be respected, first respect yourself, then respect others too. Here are five crucial traits you must have to be respected:
Good in communicationThere are many things good communication can attain. In whatever situation, being able to speak warmly and clearly earns you people’s respect. However, when a situations make you lose your temper and speak in a vulgar and poor language, no one is going to respect you. Don’t also forget that communications aren’t just about talking, listening and sometimes taking down notes are very important tools of communication.
Check your body languageThere are many things that portray confidence in a person. One greatest thing is your body language. If you want to win people’s respect, make sure you stand up straight and look them straight in the eye while talking to them. This is a great show of the confidence you have in you. Many people respect confidence and they will respect that in you.
Offer solutions to problemsThe only one way of solving a problem is tackling it. The way you handle your problems or other people’s problems will speak a lot about you. If you are able to face your problems and confidently find a way to solve them, you will definitely be respected and people might seek your help when faced with similar problems.
Don’t be too niceThere are many people who are ready to use you're being nice to them against you. Being too nice can be a bad thing especially when you can’t say no even when you have to say that. However, a little harshness will help you avoid being used and being pushed. People will respect you knowing they can’t just use you the way they want.
Check your dress codeThere is nothing good like looking smart. Apart from people admiring you, they will also respect you. Dressing well means you are able to set things in order within your life. More so, people who dress well know their value in life. The way you dress will mean you love and respect yourself. If you want to be respected, respect yourself first.