I have read this thread with some interest. In my frat it is a resounding YESSSSSSS!!!!
That pretty much goes without saying especially in BGLOs. You are taught to be humble and always respect those who came before you, and have paved the the path for you.
My accomplishments are due to my hard work, as well as the works of those who have come before me. To think anything other than that is to fool myself.
Their might be times when an older member might get on my last nerve, but out of deference, I will listen to what the brother has to say.
If you give yourself a chance, you can learn a lot about your org, as well as life by talking with these individauls. Yeah they get a kick out the respect that is given them, and in some cases it is an ego thing, but heah in most cases they deserve it, and I expect the same respect from members who have come under me.
Peace
MN
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