Attract Instant Respect by Applying
Psychology-Based Strategies (4-6)
4.
End Every
Sentence as Confidently as You Begin
Do you ever catch yourself mumbling, or trailing off at the end of
a sentence when you misplace your train of thought? What if I told you that how
you speak is far more important than what you actually say? Trailing off shows
your companion that you weren’t sure of yourself. When you display this lack of
confidence, you lose respect.
Here’s another example. Do you stop speaking the second someone
interrupts you?
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Don’t let anyone run over you with their words. In any type of
gathering it is common for people to talk over one another at times, but in
competitive situations, it is important to have a strategy you can stick to.
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Complete your sentence, repeating the parts spoken over if needed.
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Then give the floor to the other party. By doing this, you
demonstrate that you value your own thoughts and you also hint that they should
respect what you have to say too.
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Let them speak and have their say. Respect works both ways.
5.
Put on A Brave
Face
Do you remember the old adage “fake it until you make it?” This
phrase has stood the test of time because it’s true and we explore it more
elsewhere in this guide. Most people are timid in social circumstances.
However, I’ll let you in on a little secret. Nothing bad is going to happen if
you manage to find the confidence to step up and break the ice. In fact,
there’s probably a lot of other people in the room who wish they had your
confidence. Even if it doesn’t come naturally, fake it to start.
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Put on your game face and go introduce yourself to that person
across the room. Actually, introduce yourself to everyone and make the rounds.
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This can be even more effective if the person is a rival or
another competitor. Good sporting attitude can make you appear incredibly
confident. As if you are so good, you have no rivals.
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Networking is powerful so don’t let a little shyness keep you
sitting in the corner waiting to be called on.
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Make some friends. You can even take your brazenness a step
further by introducing a few of your new friends to one another. Not only will
they appreciate that you took the initiative (so they didn’t have to) but they
will respect you for it and find you that much more interesting. So, put on a
brave face and stop waiting for them to come to you.
6.
Stop Letting Bad
Behavior Slide
Just like letting people get away with being late all the time, when
you allow other bad behavior to slide, you tell people it’s fine that they
don’t respect you or the rest of your peers. Stop allowing disrespect to be the
status quo.
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Call people out on their poor behavior. When someone does or says
something that is uncalled for, make it known and ask them to stop. T
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This includes when the disrespect comes from someone who has
implied superiority. Teachers, parents, bosses. No-one is immune. They may be
shocked at first. However, in the end,
they’ll respect you even more for having the courage to call them out—kindly.
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Call people out with calm confidence and reason. Shouting and
ranting will only lose you respect long term.
Displaying the confidence to hold people to a higher standard in
life will earn their respect—even if it is uncomfortable and makes them upset in the moment. It will also earn you the
respect of others nearby. Keep demonstrating your good character and encourage
the same behavior from your peers. Push them to do better and they’ll respect
you for it.
Applying What You
Learned
I hope you’ve found these seven strategies enlightening. Although
they are very quick tactics, they truly do work and can make a big difference
in your life. Use them to attract instant respect.
Going forward, you’ll know exactly what to do to quickly gain the
respect of your peers. Can you already think of someone who doesn’t respect
your time or decisions? Which strategy will you apply to change their
perception? Remember that these methods are about developing mutual understanding
and helping other people to recognize your right to be heard, seen and listened
to. Extend the benefits by continuing to display honesty and integrity and,
most importantly, returning that same respect to others.
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