How to Earn the Respect of Your Colleagues

1. Always be dignified

This means more than just being able to move elegantly and present yourself in public. It is necessary in any situation to behave with dignity, to treat other people politely and respect them.

Good manners are considered obsolete and useless these days. But in reality this is not at all the case. If you have the above qualities, then you stand out among the arrogant, narcissistic and aggressively expressing their opinions. Such people are unlikely to be respected.

Move, speak and work with dignity. Be responsible and purposeful.

2. Respect the people around you

If you are respectful of others, people will welcome your presence. They will listen to your words and respect your right to be a person who can make mistakes and learn from them.

Let others be you. They need to feel comfortable with you. Respect the opinions and personal boundaries of colleagues. And don't forget this if you are in a leadership position and someone is testing your patience.

Showing respect doesn't mean you have to put up with any behavior. It means not letting your ego overshadow your dignity and ruin your reputation. Sometimes it is not at all necessary to prove your case to the last, even if the truth is really on your side.

3. Watch yourself

What are you as a person and as a professional? Even if you are smart, experienced and charming, none of this matters as long as you are provocative and rude to others. People will turn their backs on you. If you are lazy and unkempt, no one just wants to work with you.

What is the message of your appearance? How do you communicate with your colleagues? Does your speech sound confident? Are parasitic words present in it? Are you putting in extra effort at work without someone asking you to?

Think about how others perceive communication with you. This will allow you to correct the mistakes of your behavior, if necessary.

4. Do not think that everything is easier for others

Even famous people have everyday problems that are familiar to everyone. There are ups and downs in everyone's life. Do not think that your successful colleague has no worries and only luck helps him in everything. We all work hard to achieve our goals or get praise from other people.

5. Be the master of your life

Even if you are not inclined to worry about the little things, life will not always be easy and carefree. How you deal with adversity affects everything from your health condition to your reputation and relationships with others.

Take responsibility for your own life. Pull yourself together, plan ahead, learn to adapt to circumstances, and don't lose your grip.