6 Things That Make Others Respect You INSTANTLY
Hi, Psych2Goers! Have you ever wished for more people to respect you?
It may seem impossible to get everyone to see you in a positive light, but there are a few ways you can increase your odds.
Here are 6 things that make others respect you instantly.
1) Stop over-apologizing
Do you constantly say sorry over little things, like asking a question or for simply being who you are?
If yes, you could be turning others off immediately. Overapologizing subtly hints to others that you don’t have much self-respect, which makes it hard for them to respect you as well.
This doesn’t mean to stop apologizing outright. Take responsibility for actions (or lack of) that have let someone down, but don’t apologize for your identity, personality, and things you can’t control.
2) Be brave to say when enough’s enough
Do you often it the case that people take advantage of you?
Compassion, empathy, and caring for others are important, and having these traits is telling of a person’s good side.
However, you should be able to draw a line when someone has crossed a boundary that they shouldn’t have — even if that means that you’re fighting back against another person’s will.
Asserting yourself gives a positive impression to people who’re worth your time. Following that, if someone still continues to disrespect you, be ready to walk away and preserve your own mental health. This way, the quality of your circle will be much better.
3) Don’t be a know-it-all
Do others strike you as someone who arrogantly tells others what’s right and wrong — without considering others’ opinions?
Getting your facts wrong can be embarrassing. But showing off and trying to be the center of attention can also give a wrong idea and make people disrespect you.
Regardless of how much you know, there’s always someone who knows more than you do – and that’s okay. You don’t have to “one-up” other people’s ideas and dismiss them altogether. Rather, being able to ask the right questions, having an openness to unlearn things, and saying your ideas at the right time will gain you more respect.
4) Stand up for others
What would you do if a friend is being mistreated by someone you know? What if the person being mistreated is a stranger? Would you help them?
Regardless of the situation, being able to help others makes you someone who’s worthy of respect.
This shows that you care for others, and aren’t willing to just sit around and wait while someone is in a bad spot.
It also gives the impression that you’re bold and can act in the face of resistance or social persecution. And that’s respect-worthy.
5) Be respectful in return
To gain respect, you should respect others in return.
Respect isn’t just for people in positions of authority; it extends to all humans, regardless of their place on the social ladder.
If you disrespect the waiter in the restaurant, you’ll give off the impression that you regard them as inferior to you. This can turn off anyone who has even just a slight moral code.
If you ruthlessly tease their friends and they get fed up, they could find it time to stop associating with you anymore.
And besides, how could anyone respect a person who doesn’t respect them back?
6) Don’t gossip
Have you ever heard about a case when someone you knew talked badly behind your back?
It must’ve stung, right? The same can be said to people on the other end of the stick.
If you talk badly about someone to others, there might be a case where those words could fall in the wrong ears.
And all of a sudden, you could find yourself having it turned back on you.
That’s why it’s best not to gossip, especially to strangers or acquaintances you don’t yet know.
On the other hand, talking positively about others can be more beneficial for everyone and people will regard you as a positive person.
Closing Thoughts
We hope you’ve learned about the 6 ways you can get respected easily!
What are your thoughts? Care to share them in the comments below.
That’s all for now, Psych2Goers!
References
Labud, Jesicka. (nd) 21 Ways You Can Earn The Respect Of Others. Retrieved at https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/21-ways-you-can-earn-the-respect-others.html
Sander, V. July 16, 2021. How to Get People to Respect You (If You’re Not High Status. Retrieved at https://socialpronow.com/blog/5-tricks-that-will-make-people-respect-you-more/
Andersen, E. Oct 24, 2015. Want People To Respect You? Don’t Do These 6 Things. Forbes. Retrieved at https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2015/10/24/want-people-to-respect-you-dont-do-these-6-things/?sh=5bca9bcc385a
Responses