Teacher respect, important within culturally responsive practice, has seldom been explored in relation to mathematical pedagogy. Our study involving interviews, surveys, and lesson videos with Year 12 and 13 New Zealand mathematics students and teachers indicated specific pedagogical behaviours are important for demonstrating respect for students and their learning. Respectful teachers provide opportunities for mathematical decision-making, follow chains of reasoning with individuals, and sensitively guide next learning steps. Implications for practice include knowing individuals' learning needs and prioritising one-to-one interactions.