Banter Debate
Demanding respect purely based on age is toxic
Sept. 29, 2026, 1:49 p.m.
<p>Demanding respect purely based on age is toxic.</p>
<p>You are managing a project at work and a new team member is ten years older than you.</p>
<p>They consistently dismiss your instructions and demand you address them with traditional titles and excessive deference, completely slowing down the workflow.</p>
<p>Is cultural respect for elders a non-negotiable rule that applies everywhere, or should competence and professional hierarchy override age in the modern workplace?</p>
<p>Choose your stance and tell us why.</p>
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