Respect

Treating people — and yourself — with kindness, care, and dignity.

Why It Matters

Respect builds stronger friendships, safer schools, and better conversations.


It shows others that you value their time, space, beliefs, and feelings—even if you don’t always agree.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You listen without interrupting

  2. You treat others how you’d want to be treated

  3. You watch your words—even when you're upset

How To Level Up

  1. Use names when talking to people—it shows you see them

  2. Put your phone away when someone’s talking to you

  3. Respect yourself too: set boundaries and speak up if something feels wrong

Where This Shows Up Later

  • School

    With teachers, classmates, staff

  • Jobs

    Respect earns trust and creates better teams

  • Leadership

    Respectful leaders build real loyalty

  • Life

    Healthy relationships start with mutual respect

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Desmond Tutu

    Led with respect and forgiveness during South Africa’s transition from apartheid

  • Keanu Reeves

    Praised for quietly treating everyone on set and off with kindness

  • Alicia Keys

    Known for lifting others up and using her platform respectfully