Should Respect Be Demanded or Earned?

Respect and Trust Can Only Be Earned, Never Demanded.

Is it bad to demand respect?

To demand respect is to tell others, “You will respect me!” or otherwise threaten or punish those who do not act according to your wishes. To command respect is to have others observe and admire your actions of their own volition. The underlying desire of having respect is feeling safe and in control.

Is respect earned or expected?

There are different types of respect: basic (given) and utmost (earned). First, we will discuss basic respect, which should be treated as an expectation and natural right. You never have to earn the kind of respect that keeps you safe from discomfort and harm.