Posted: Jan 13, 2012 5:21 am
cavarka9 wrote:inkaStepa wrote:I'm a 5 ft 110 lb hispanic female. I'm just a student but I do make an effort to look professional. But, people still don't seem to take me seriously. I always find myself being talked down to or lectured. So my question is what makes people respect other people? Is it power and societal positions? What can I do to make myself seem more solid? Thanks.
leave them, ditch them. Independence is where respect comes from, respect your self and dont let anyone take you granted.
Stand for yourself(easiest way is to politely but firmly move away)., they might not like it at first or they have gotten so used to treating you in a manner that they have forgotten to respect you in a formal way.
You will never gain respect if you are trying to gain respect. Just be confident with yourself and the respect will eventually follow.