 Hi Psych2Goers! Welcome back! 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 six 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 over apologizing 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 stop apologizing outright, but take responsibility when your actions have let someone down. But don't apologize for your identity, personality, and things you can't control. 2. Be brave enough to say when enough's enough. Do you often let people take advantage of you? Compassion, empathy, and caring for others are an important part of a person's good side. However, you should be able to draw a line when someone has crossed a boundary, even if that means fighting back. Asserting yourself gives a positive impression to people who are worth your time. If someone still continues to disrespect you, be ready to walk away and preserve your own mental health. This way, the quality of your inner circle will be much better. 3. Don't be a know-it-all. Do others strike you as someone who arrogantly tells people what's right and wrong without considering their opinions? Getting your facts wrong can be embarrassing, but showing off and trying to be the center of attention can also cause people to disrespect you. Regardless of how much you know, there's always someone who knows more than you, and that's okay. You don't have to one-up other people's ideas and dismiss them. Instead, being able to ask questions, having an openness to new things, and knowing when to share ideas with them will gain you more respect. 4. Stand up for others. What would you do if a friend or stranger is being mistreated by someone you know? Would you help them? 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 when someone is in a bad spot. It also shows 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 a moral code. If you ruthlessly tease friends and they get fed up, they could end up not 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 had someone you know talk badly behind your back? It must have stung, right? The same can apply to people on the other side of the stick. If you talk badly about someone to others, those words could fall on 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 know. On the other hand, talking positively about others can be beneficial for everyone, and people will regard you as a positive person. What are your thoughts? Share them in the comments below, and share this video with people who might benefit. As always, the references and studies are shown in the description below. That's all for now! Until next time!