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The document discusses how showing respect to others through communication helps bring people together. It challenges the reader to show respect to others in a deeper way by changing behaviors to make others feel respected. It then provides tips for communicating respectfully, such as practicing kindness, listening graciously, avoiding negativity, addressing issues directly with people rather than complaining about them, providing constructive rather than excessive criticism, treating people equally, showing empathy, and valuing others' opinions.

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Respect

The document discusses how showing respect to others through communication helps bring people together. It challenges the reader to show respect to others in a deeper way by changing behaviors to make others feel respected. It then provides tips for communicating respectfully, such as practicing kindness, listening graciously, avoiding negativity, addressing issues directly with people rather than complaining about them, providing constructive rather than excessive criticism, treating people equally, showing empathy, and valuing others' opinions.

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Respect: A Communication Skill That Brings The World Together

So, think about your own relationships. Do you set things aside when someone comes
into you? Do you focus just on them? Do you help your colleagues out by giving them
your full, uninterrupted attention? Do you honor them with your respect?

I challenge you to try showing respect to the people you interact with in a deeper way. It
isn’t about your intention to be respectful. We all have that. It’s about changing your
behavior to let others “feel” respected by you. It is this “feeling of being respected” that
holds the power.

• Practice politeness, courtesy and kindness. No matter who you’re speaking


to, what your mutual history is, what kind of day you’re having or whatever other
factors you bring to the table, good manners are a constant must. Be kind every
day, be courteous regarding others’ needs and opinions and be polite at all times
— even if you’re not feeling your kindness. A little respect goes a long way and
will reflect on you positively.

• Listen graciously. People have a tendency to do a lot of talking when it comes


to communicating across companies, projects, deals and ideas — but take the
time to listen, as well. Successful and respectful communication is a two-way
street, so make sure when you’re having a conversation, you take the time to
attentively listen to and actively hear others.

• Avoid negativity. No matter how frustrated you are, it’s never acceptable to
insult, disparage or make fun of either people or their ideas. In the end, it will only
lead to a mutual loss of respect that could affect the workplace as a whole.
Instead, choose a constructive way of compromising or collaborating to solve
problems or address issues.

• Talk to people — not about them. If you take issue with a person or situation,
the best way to address the problem is head-on. Too often, we may resort to
holding on to our dissatisfaction, letting unease stew or alleviating frustration by
complaining about someone behind his or her back because we’re nervous about
confrontation and creating tension — but letting an issue fester is even worse.
Instead, straighten the situation directly with the person in a constructive and
respectful manner.

• Don’t overcriticize. When leading a team or reviewing your employees, it’s


important to give constructive feedback and mention what they could do
differently to grow — but nit-picking, belittling, patronizing or constantly criticizing
will only discourage others and damage your relationship. Instead, offer constant
positive reinforcement along with constructive comments to give your teammates
the confidence and encouragement they need.

• Treat people equally. No matter the difference in background, position,


qualifications or other factors, treat everyone you interact with fairly and equally
to maintain a positive workplace.

• Be emotionally empathetic. You can never know exactly what’s going on in


someone else’s life — so when you speak to them, don’t be judgmental,
impersonal or closed-off. Keep yourself emotionally open, pick up on others’ cues
and practice empathy. It will take you far in any relationship.

• Value others’ opinions. Different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are


what make a workplace multifaceted and push progress, so always make sure to
value others’ opinions, encourage expression, consider their viewpoints and
collaborate.

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