题目内容：

    Everyone wants to be respected. Gaining the respect from your friends might not always be easy. But with understanding and patience, you can become someone who is respected.

Build your self-confidence by exploring the things you are good at, such as drawing, cycling or singing and devoting energy and time to them. 1.

Speak with honesty. Don’t think low of others or talk about them behind their backs. 2. However, they probably won’t respect you much after the conversation ends.

Listen actively to what your friends say. 3. During conversations with friends, sometimes repeating what they’ve said, asking questions and expressing your feelings about what they have said will make you a good listener.

4. Try not to be overly critical. If a friend comes to you with a new idea, help him/her explore how he/she can make it a reality. If another friend is feeling down, give him/her words of support and let him/her know you’re always there for him/her.

Keep your word and be trustworthy. 5. If you agree to meet a friend at noon, show up at noon. If you promise a friend you will watch her children for the evening, follow though, If you fail to meet your duty, your friends might become more careful of you, and you’ll probably feel uneasy around them until you can regain their trust.

A. Treat others the way they treat you.

B. Active listening helps create understanding.

C. It is easier for confident people to gain respect.

D. Encourage your friends to the best they can be.

E. People respect those who do what they say they will do.

F. Respect explains who you are and how you are remembered.

G. Your friends might be interested in your conversation for a very short time.