Earning respect takes time and consistent effort. Not everyone will respect you, but focusing on the right people will be more fulfilling. Respect is a result of showing, not telling, who you are through your behavior. It is hard to earn respect. But Sanskrit have a different perspective on Respect. It says ;
दानाय लक्ष्मी सुकृताय विद्या चिन्ता परब्रह्मविनिश्चयाच |
परोपकाराय वचांसि यस्य वन्द्यस्त्रिलोकीतिलकः स एव||
Daanaaya lakshmi sukrutaaya vidyaa chintaa parabrahmavinishchayaaya. Paropakaaraaya vachaamsi yasya vandyastrilokeetilakah sa eva.
Daanaay = through giving away as charity.
Lakshmi = wealth.
Sukruttaaya = through good fortune.
Vidya = knowledge, learning.
Chinta = thought, concern.
Parabrahma = God Almighty.
Vinishchyaaya = firm decision or resolve.
Paropakaaraya = on charity and benevolence.
Vachaamsi = speaking.
Yasya = whose.
Vandyastrilokeetilakh = Vandyah + triloki + tilakah.
Vandyah = adorable.
Triloki = Sky, earth and under earth.
Tilakah = ornament, adornment.
Sa = he
Eva = really.
i.e. The person who makes good use of his wealth in giving charity and is fortunate enough to be learned, is engrossed in the thoughts (devotion) of the Supreme God and always talks about doing charity, is certainly revered and respected everywhere in this world.
Respect is earned through consistent actions that demonstrate honesty, integrity, and kindness, by respecting others first, and by building a track record of reliability and competence. Philanthropy, or strategic giving, addresses the root causes of social problems, unlike simple charity which provides temporary relief. Supporting social movements and initiatives that create a more equitable society can earn profound respect.