Be Genuine!!!
Being genuine, truthful, and honest with yourself and others is one of the best attributes you can give. While it might be hard to be honest with others it still brings a sense of respect that will not be overlooked, but it starts with you. It is hard to be genuine and honest with others if you are not the same with yourself. If you spend time lying to yourself and making excuses you will end up doing that with the people in your life.
People truly enjoy when someone is honest with them even though it might hurt but at least they are hearing the truth from someone who cares. Start with caring for yourself and be genuine and honest by investing back into you. When you take the time to invest into showing yourself you care and start to be genuine and honest then it starts to pour out into the people in your life you also care for.