Acharya Prashant addresses the dilemma of respecting elders whose actions may not be respectable. He begins by distinguishing between politeness and respect. He explains that politeness and proper conduct are unconditional and should be extended to everyone, regardless of their actions, even a convicted criminal. These are not intimately connected to respect. Respect, as defined by the speaker, is the act of valuing someone highly. If one clearly sees that a person has very little that can be highly valued, there is no compulsion to accord them high importance or respect. Before assessing or valuing someone else, one must first know for themselves what is truly valuable. The speaker points out that the questioner's concern about being frowned upon by society for not respecting elders indicates that she values social acceptance. This desire for acceptance is the source of her conflict. The speaker then guides the questioner to explore what qualities are genuinely respectable. He suggests that kindness, compassion, generosity, and being large-hearted are valuable traits. However, he cautions that behavior can be deceptive; a person can put on a semblance of kindness without it arising from a genuine place. He also highlights that being exploitative is not respectable. The true measure of a person's worth is not their age, designation, or social status, but their integrity, conviction, and courage to fight against odds for a just cause. It is about being true to oneself and living up to one's own highest concept of goodness, even when it requires paying a price. Ultimately, Acharya Prashant advises developing inner clarity to determine who is truly respectable, rather than relying on vague feelings, instincts, or social conditioning. He encourages looking for those who live by their truth and have the courage to uphold it. When such a person is found, it is an opportunity to get close, learn, and rise. Respect is not merely a token behavior but a means to elevate oneself by associating with what is truly higher.