False, sorta.
There is a baseline level of respect that concience require us to have for everyone.
People can earn more respect or forfeit their respectability

Not for me. Respect is a given. Everyone in this world is deserving of my love and respect until/unless they prove otherwise.

A bit of both. Respect ( Or good manners) should be the start of the interaction. But a greater respect can manifest itself as time goes on.

False. Respect should be given to all. But, it can be un-earned very easily.

True. I had to work two jobs before I earned the respect of credit card companies.

True. But everyone is owed civility.

giving respect is a by-product of receiving it .. and receiving it is a by-product of giving it. ;-)

true

In many cases, I think that's true. I tend to look at respect as a two-way street that starts and can eventually come to some kind of an end. I also can't help but make the obvious distinction between the words 'politeness' and 'respect'. Most generally, I will be polite to everyone that I meet and try to show everyone the same level of politeness and empathy. However, while I can be polite when necessary, I frequently find that I cannot automatically extend my respect to someone that I do not know or have never even heard of. After that first initial encounter, if the relationship is to continue, it is up to everyone involved in the relationship to act politely, amiably and positively in order to help broaden or develop the relationship and thereby earn, renew or increase any respect they might deserve.

I give respect until it is lost. I like the give people a chance ahead of time.