No,you can't demand respect,but you can stop DISrespect by standing up for dear self. Try couple of
easy phrases like: "I'm sorry,that's not acceptable to me",or "No,I won't do that",or "I don't like what you just said". Look for good book on assertiveness,walk with head up, back straight; give people eye-contact.
Quote: "Everything depends on you".
Courage,
BLUEDOVE