How can you respect others?

Listen and be present If someone else is speaking, give them the courtesy of listening to and thinking about what they’ve said before responding, forming your own opinions, or dismissing theirs. Your girl may not agree with what’s being said, and that’s absolutely OK for her to express, but she should wait her turn, pay attention, and avoid jumping to conclusions. Be thoughtful of others’ feelings Talk to your girl about how she might feel angry, sad, or even embarrassed if someone rolled their eyes at one of her ideas or talked over her when she was trying to speak. It might feel even worse to hear that someone was calling her names or making fun of her. Since she doesn’t want to feel that way, she should do her best to ensure others aren’t made to feel that way either. Acknowledge others and say thank you Letting others know that their efforts matter and thanking them for their time, work, and/or thoughtfulness doesn’t need to take more than a few seconds, but it makes a big difference. Address mistakes with kindness Everyone, even your girl, makes mistakes, Have her think back to a time she messed up a little, would she want to be called out and humiliated in front of her friends, or would she have felt better if someone pulled her aside, gently told her about the mistake, and then helped her to improve next time. Respect physical boundaries Everyone’s body is their own, and everyone has the right to decide the level and type of physical contact they’re comfortable with. Live and let live In this great big world of ours, there are a billion different ways to live life, and that’s what makes life interesting, As long as everyone is being respectful and no one is hurting anyone else, it’s important to take a step back and accept that there’s no one right way to exist on this planet.

Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. You feel safe being around each other. You know it’s ok for both of you to express who you are. You don’t yell or talk over the top of each other. When you disagree you listen to each other and be patient. Neither of you is controlling the other person’s choices. You both talk openly about your needs and wants. You both allow the other person space if they need it. Show people what respect looks like by being respectful yourself. Communicate clearly – they may not realise how you feel. Set some boundaries/stand up for yourself. Spend time with people who are respectful and make you feel safe. Tell the person what they are doing isn’t ok and be specific. Try to understand their point of view. Give that person a chance to change their behaviour toward you.

By treating your peers with courtesy and consideration, you can positively contribute to someone else’s experience. Being able to respect one another’s differences creates an inclusive and fun environment to live and study in. We ask that you bring your individual experience and unique perspective, whilst also being able to listen and understand other people’s opinions. Be kind and courteous. Be polite, avoid interrupting or causing disturbances. Listen to others and respect differences in beliefs and opinions. Think before you speak, your language and tone. Lend a helping hand or ear and practice compassion. Avoid gossip and any conversations that may be considered discriminatory or bullying. Respect personal space and personal property. Understand everyone has their own experiences and beliefs. Speak up if others around you are being disrespectful. Be willing to evolve and admit mistakes.