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# Respect and a voice are earned through skill as...
> Respect and a voice are earned through skill as well as granted by others. Learning to self-advocate clearly, confidently, and politely helps any person command respect in their relationships.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Gratitude, Cultural Renewal, and the Cost of Community - Workbook|Gratitude, Cultural Renewal, and the Cost of Community]]
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“Respect and a voice are earned through skill as well as granted by others. Learning to self-advocate clearly, confidently, and politely helps any person command respect in their relationships.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-respect-voice-earned-command-respect-relationships
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