For an example for a culture much to the contrary, in Austria, there's a tradional way of being "grantig" (grumpy, ill-tempered). According to at least one of t

For an example for a culture much to the contrary, in Austria, there's a tradional way of being "grantig" (grumpy, ill-tempered). According to at least one of the etymologies, this was based on an ill-informed observation of supposedly typical behavior of Spanish nobles, i.e. Grandes -> like a Grande -> grant-ig. To this day it's some of a poor man's way of professing accomplishment, not to the smallest of irritations in the service industry, especially with guests from abroad.* However, from the inside, it's just a reminder that respect is a mutual affair, to be payed by either side. (From this perspective, being able to show yourself "grantig" translates to a minimum reserve of freedom and empowerment.) *) The traditional, class struggle related response, however, is, "They are paid too much." (Obviously, this is to be read with a grain of salt.)