[Avodah] RESPECT

[Micha Berger]

On Wed, Mar 05, 2025 at 06:41:58AM +0200, Joel Rich via Avodah wrote:
> If one's host culture deems a certain action (eg neck bow) as a sign of
> respect, would a jew be required to do that action when their parent
> entered the room?

What does a kibud mean?

If we are concerned about the person feeling like they are mekhubadim,
then your question depends on how acculturated the parent is to the
host culture.

If we are also concerned about how others think of the person you're
honoring, then you are creating marketing impressions that will change
how people view your parent. In which case, misvara, I would say it's
definitely appropriate.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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