How to gain respect

1. Honour what you say and live up to commitments. Be honest about your shortcomings and let others know when or if you cannot do something.

2. Avoid wasting time. Don't be late for appointments, talk about meaningless things. Do get to the point fast, be prepared and be concise.

3. Do not badmouth other people or talk bad about them behind their back.

4. Excessive apologies.

5. Stand up for what you believe in. You do not appear genuine when you nod and smile to everything. Politely disagree or call out flaws.

6. Speak up when you or another is mistreated.

7. Have value and a positive influence in each situation

8. Believe in your thoughts and ideas. Express them and follow through.

9. Respect yourself. Have standards and say no when you feel like it.

10. Respect others.