" It’s always good to give respect, even when you might not feel it’s due. It serves two purposes in particular: one, you’ll soothe the angry beast, should the person have a temper—by visually and verbally submitting to their imagined authority, and; two, by displaying that you acknowledge their authority (especially if others don’t), you are likely to gain favor which can be used to your advantage. "

― Höbin Luckyfeller , Bloodsticks: A brief history & practical application (Höbin Luckyfeller's Fieldguides, #2)