5 Everyday Behaviors That Can Get Respect From People Around If You Are Consistently Done

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JAKARTA - Everyone wants to be respected. And to earn the respect of those around you, your behavior must be maintained as well as possible. It does sound easy to do. But the fact is that there are still habits, intentionally or unintentionally, that can actually make those closest to you lose respect for you.

For that, if you want to be respected by others, you should be consistent in doing the following things.

Always keep promises

One way to earn the respect of others is to always keep your word. When you make a promise, try to keep it as much as possible. When you keep the promises made, it shows you as an individual who is responsible for all your actions and words.

Don't apologize often

If you say sorry often in any situation, people can start to lose respect for you. You need to learn to stand up for yourself and stand tall. Don't let other people act on you. Say sorry only in situations where you really made a mistake.

Avoid gossip

When all you do is gossip, then you give people the impression that you are a negative person. Talking bad about other people will only cost you time and energy. So, if you want to be respected it would be better to avoid gossip and do something more useful.

Keep the attitude

When you are always kind, friendly, and understanding, to other people it is possible that you will be used by the wrong people. These people do not hesitate to plunge you and slowly make your mental and emotional health begin to be disturbed.

Always humble

If you are humble, then this is the quality that sets you apart from others. People will always remember you as a humble person so you will be easily respected. To be humble, be yourself and be sincere with those around you. Everything that is done from the heart will also reach the heart.