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What does it mean?
Confronting someone for showing undue deference.
In plain terms
Why are you bowing to me?
What can you take from it?
Question excessive flattery or submission.

Where it applies

  • rejecting sycophancy
  • challenging hierarchy
  • addressing flattery

Putting it to work

  • demanding equality
  • stopping flattery
  • testing loyalty

Questions to consider

  • When is deference appropriate?
  • Who deserves your respect?

Another view

It may discourage honest respect or gratitude.

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