I'm afraid people can only work with what they are given. Most say that respect is earned and not given, but I believe that respect is given. At least it should be.

Given but easily lost, but it can be earned back again.

I'm not sure how you wish other to think of you as: powerful perhaps? Dangerous?

But the image project when being deliberately contrary and sullen, is not a favorable one. But, it is a common enough...issue for many young men.

[It's the Incredible Counselor Kurt, fear his lectures on honor and chivalry]