Respecting Yourself
What advice would you give to a friend about how they can respect themself?
Great advice!
What do you do when someone sets a boundary?
Respect it and ask questions if you need clarification.
What is respect?
Treating someone with care, kindness, and consideration. Following people's boundaries. Following community rules and expectations.
Your friend is talking and you interrupt. What could you do instead?
listen first and wait your turn to reply.
Why is it important to respect yourself?
Because you matter and how you treat yourself sets the tone for how others treat you.
before posting something online, you should do this so that you don't hurt anyone or yourself
stop and think about what you are going to say/post
Can you respect someone you disagree with? How?
Yes—by listening, not insulting or arguing, and showing kindness even with different opinions.
Someone makes fun of your clothes. What’s a respectful response?
Stay calm. Set a boundary. Talk with them ("I didn't like what you said"). Walk Away. Ask a staff for advice.
How can you treat yourself with respect?
Set healthy boundaries with others. Keeping commitments and follow through with what you say you are going to do. Be kind to yourself. Have healthy habits. Engage in hobbies and things that make you happy.
If you see someone being bullied, how can you model respect?
Stand up for them or get help from a staff or make friends with them so they have someone to talk to
What is disrespect?
Ignoring people's boundaries, impolite behavior, not following rules and expectations, treating people unfairly
You see trash on the floor in a public place. What can you do?
Pick it up and throw it away.
What advice would you give to a friend about how they can respect themself?
Great advice!
How can leaders show respect to people they lead?
By listening, being fair, and showing they care.
Why is it important to respect yourself?
Because you matter and how you treat yourself sets the tone for how others treat you.
A peer makes a mistake reading out loud. What’s a respectful response?
Encourage them or say something kind.
Boundaries are physical or emotional lines that protect your well-being, separating your needs from others' demands. They prevent being taken advantage of, lower stress, prevent burnout, and foster healthier relationships. Setting boundaries is an act of self-love and self-respect, communicating that your time, energy, and feelings matter.
How do you show respect when you’re angry?
Take a break, use calm words, don’t insult.
How does respect help relationships?
It builds trust, safety, and kindness between people.
You feel disrespected by a friend. What should you do?
Talk to them honestly or get help resolving the problem.