What makes someone truly worthy of respect?

[Anonymous]

Is it how they treat others, how they carry themselves, or how they handle situations when no one is watching?

[MrChinaski]

Acting purposefully for a meaningful purpose. Owning who they are and the choices they make. Apologising when they make bad decisions instead of justifying or outright lying. Someone who creates and builds.

Too many people bounce through life merely reacting to what they encounter and disown responsibility for their actions and, ultimately, their lives.

[Still-alive]

I have a general respect for anyone but a person who i go even further and revere is someone who can stay true to themselves even in the face of adversity, someone kind and very empathetic also earns my respect. Another one is being open to change their minds if they learn new things or come to new conclusions about things.

[Nikki1989]

People who act according to their values, even when it’s inconvenient, naturally command respect.

[Unycorn]

How they treat humans and animals and environment.

[Billlewis]

If they know they deserve it, and aren't shy about expressing themselves.

[Gamer20282]

Kindness, how they treat others, instant respect.

[NathanDavis]

I respect by default...

[sage2021]

It's all of them and having self-respect is major!

[slatyb]

How they treat others.

[Xawyx-2]

Good personality of course.

[jahaims]

They follow good morals and values

[msc545]

Intelligence, honesty, and integrity help.