@Mentor:
I think that is an excellent point, and thank you for bringing it up, as it is the sort of respect I was curious about when I posted this topic.
Courtesy and respect are two different things, but in some ways, they also go hand in hand. I personally am courteous to people I dislike, and respectful to those I love.
Courtesy for me is simply a way to not burn bridges. You never know when someone you dislike could turn around and earn your respect, causing you to re-evaluate your feelings for them.
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