In Gentleman of Río en Medio, respect is determined by a person’s power.
wealth.
behavior.
appearance.

C). Behavior.

Explanation:

In the context of Juan A. A. Sedillo's short story titled 'Gentlemen of Río en Medio,' respect is the value that an individual attains through his polite and abiding behavior. The message is conveyed through the gentlemen and his nobility who denies taking the additional amount and sticks to his morality. Through his behavior, the author pays constant emphasis on displaying the significance of community and morals over money which highlights that the collective welfare of the community has a higher value than the individual gain. Thus, this shows that respect is earned through honorable behavior and hence, option C is the correct answer.