Do you think that people respect you for what you are or for what you have?

I hope people respect me for what I am, because if they're after my money, they're going to be seriously disappointed! It has never mattered to me what other people have. If I like them, we'll get on. And I think I can suss out the difference between those who really want to connect with me and those who are after what they can get. Generally, if you are a nice person, you'll attract nice people to you. You may be able to change what you have, but you can never change what you are.

I believe people respect you for who you are. Of course, what you have also have a part in it For example if you have money, the sales person will respect you more. The VP will even bow down to you since you have the cash to pay for expensive cars. If you are bargaining for a few hundred dollars, I am pretty sure the sales will even take their sweet time while they negotiate that for you. So who you are and what you have come hand in hand. For example, if I am the my children’s mother, I only get a “HI” from the teacher and that’s it. And if a child needs extra help, not many teachers will have the patience or time to work with your child. Afterall, they have too many students to work with. If I am my children’s mother, and also a active member of PTA, and donate large amount of money to the school. Guess what , now even the principals knows who I am. The teacher will also respect me too. They will return my calls sooner and when there is a problem at school they will respond positively. But if I donating lots of school materials to the classroom and volunteering my time. I see that the teachers respond positively to my child’s need. I don’t blame teachers, but it is natural human nature. You treat those who treat you well. But of course, if the rich person is a beep!! Then you probably hate their guts, but still listen because you need to keep your job. Honestly, I believe money plays a big role in everybody’s life. Money brings a lot of respect. If you have money for college, you earn respect when you have a higher position. You earn more respect if you are rich, smart and kind. So far those (the ones I know of) that are rich. They are not kind or smart. Just born rich. They are arrogant, nasty and self absorb.

Dear friend, I could see that respect varies from individual who give to individual to attain it. As individuals respect due to fear, due to good quality, due being rich so on goes the different aspects related to getting respected. But I do respect those who are kind and well being with humanity. Others I do respect if it is necessary if they are really qualified to given respect. Some are respected for getting peace of mind.

Depends on the person. If they have directioning in a certain area then this would be their focus. I think it has to do with the experience they have had with a certain person or what they have heard perhaps also. I think it greatly depends on the work place, what kind of people, and what the experience has been. Some people focus on the appearance and the money another has.

I hope people respect me for who I am not what I have. I know my family and friends respect the kind of person I am. I know one of my bosses doesn't respect me, but then again he doesn't really respect anybody. Respect is important, but how you achieve it important too.

yah i think people respect me due to my position in society. now i am a lecturer and people respect me for this reason ( not they who are envious). years ago i was a gypsy type person, people often set aside me and now they are respecting me. i don't wish the respects because it is transperable with money and time. in this world maximum people respect someone according to their bank balance. it is my own experience, may not be same to u.thanks.

Hi. I guess for what I am then? I am not that rich so how come they respect me for that aspect? lol. I do hope that we look not into what the others have but to what the others are. I always have that same perception and I do think that life is worth living if we keep it among ourselves. Cheers!

These days people respect you only if you have pocket full of money. Ofcourse I am not talking about all the people. There are exceptions to this. You are weighed in the society and respected by your richer outlook and not by your character