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Some ways in which you can demonstrate respect to others include:
- Maintain and promote dignity, choice and empowerment.
- Advocate for the needs and rights of the people who access services.
- Use inclusive and appropriate language to describe people and communities.
- Involve people who access services in planning and decision-making processes.
- Actively listen to others and clarify their messages.
- Ensure physical environments cater to people with diverse needs to communicate confidentially and in a safe space.
- Seek regular feedback from people accessing services.
Review the ways you can demonstrate respect to others. Choose two from the list.
Reflect on the following questions:
- Why are the two ways to demonstrate the respect that you chose important for communication?
- What are examples of how you will demonstrate verbal and nonverbal respect for the two ways you chose?
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