Can one earn respect by asking for respect?

It depends on the situation and also what you mean by “asking”. Typically, when I expect respect from others, I look to myself to give people something to respect me for. read more

Respect is earned not by demand, you may get their attention, but you still are not respected, and asking for it may make respecting you more difficult, you then appear needy, pathetic, or unstable. read more

She said, “I just don’t feel like people respect me so I want to earn more respect.” When I asked her specifically what behaviors she thought she needed to exhibit in order to earn respect, there was a long pause and she gave me a blank stare. read more

One way to earn respect is to give respect to others by being an active listener. To show people that you respect what they have to say, ask a lot of questions and following up on conversations. Another way to earn respect is to anticipate the needs of others and make their lives easier when possible. read more