The beliefs and the acceptance.
People has their own version of reality. Based on that they judge themself and others ofcourse including me. I judge and advice Akhil based on my understanding of meditation. He does me based on astrology. It is hopeless to superimpose it on each other.
If I dress nicely anurag will be impressed, he can praise me or be offended both are kind of same, the bottom line is it is affected because it is in his belief system. And that is the origin of respect or praise.
If I do something for example order a lot of food at common ground she would be respectful. In a way do what other person wants. If not disrespectful.
Hrishi was very Praisful and respectful when he see me doing something he consider high. The girl was disrespectful when she was told I am not eating York of the egg.
People can get offened by just knowing you are not following their custom. You can avoid that by not stirring the pot.