What it takes to gain respect?

First you need to respect yourself, don't worry about what other people think about you

Good friends will respect you 🙂

you have to get A's and make $$$

Your actions matching your words? Maybe?? 🤔 Also people who are “successful” tend to gain more respect as everyone also desires to be successful so they look to them and what they did in their lives almost as a guide on how to get there as well? 🤔

{@sugarpie] it is something earned not a god given right as some think . you earn respect from people by being fair and level headed person

Say what you mean and mean what you say. Beyond that, show respect to others.

Showing respect to others is a good way to start.
People see that. They make note of it.

Its hard to get it at your age,... I remember

Respect is earned not given.

Integrity

what's your definition of respect? Lots of folks killing each other because they "disrespected" each other. I don't know what the new meaning of the word is

Patience and determination. Be ready to risk comfort for integrity.