Respecting your elders can be as easy as going to a retirement home and reading a book to someone who has lost their vision ,or walking someone who no longer has a friend or a relative to walk with. There are so many ways to respect an elder. You could change someones day by just saying hi or how was your day? I always like to help my nonnie (which is my grandma) rake her leaves and water her yard See there are a lot of ways to help and respect an elder.You can also help an elder cross the street if they are alone. Respecting an elder can make their day so …. next time time you see an elder strugling help them! DONT BE RUDE!