Comment by umbra07

> Just the fact that they lived so much longer.

But... why does living longer in and of itself command an extra degree of respect?

> And are usually more wise in life experience.

assertion ;)

> That doesn't mean I tolerate old farts shouting at my children for being young. Or excuse shitty behavior in general.

> But the default for me is paying respect for the elders.

> Offering them my seat in the train if there is no other, etc.

I offer old people my seat because they'll likely feel pain if they have to stand up for a while, they might fall down if the bus goes bump, etc. I won't be pained by standing up for 45 minutes so it doesn't really come at any cost to me.

i.e. I'm not giving up my seat because I respect old people for being old.