life.
A person showing kindness and respect toward these people almost always demonstrates authentic empathy rather than trying to create an image of kindness and courtesy. Multiple studies confirm the link between empathy and prosocial behavior, cooperation, and low aggression. People whose natural concern is how others feel act kindly without fail and do not mind that no one is watching them.
On the other hand, take note of any time they become abrupt and condescending toward those they see as lesser.
Do they immediately get
impatient?
Do they stop using polite phrases such as “please” and “thank you”?
And do they speak down to them?
Many people reserve their most decent mannerisms only for those people whom they need something from. This alone is already an indication of the person’s true nature.
This seems to be instinctively grasped by the older generations. Many of us grew up being taught that respect isn’t something you owe people because of how rich, educated, and well-connected they are. It is simply the basic minimum requirement when it comes
