>and the most respectable person is the one who silently gets stuff done. Except even in this case, others must be aware of the person getting things done. If

>and the most respectable person is the one who silently gets stuff done. Except even in this case, others must be aware of the person getting things done. If you managed to do a lot of work and people literally didn't notice or attributed the work to someone else, you won't be respected by them. So what ends up earning the most respect is the ability to spread knowing of your accomplishments without appearing like you are boasting about your accomplishments. That said, in such a system the people likely think they are valuing the person quietly getting things done, ignorant of what they actually value.