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Originally Posted by MandoMan
“Knighthoods are typically awarded for outstanding achievements, service, or contributions to society, rather than being a hereditary title.”
I read your link. *****. Witty’s knighthood is similar.
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My observed effect is called "feeling entitled", and knighthood/Sir titles can amplify the personal assumption of entitlement, not to everyone, just to those who are predisposed. I have worked under two UK company ownerships, and 2 US company ownerships of UK companies. The management styles are completely opposite, and there is much less meritocracy in UK management style, than in the US style. The UK mgmt style is more about friends and family than being a high class competitor. (I have had to work with a few of the friends and family in my career) There are other similar behaviors in other parts of the culture which clashes with American structures, including in finance.
So I might have some experience, although my US family origins escaped England in the 1630's, and I love visiting England, there are significant cultural differences which can cause differing attitudes around common ethical situations.