Depending on which of the recent elders was telling the stories, my recent family has commanded great respect.

At the first appearance of one of the clan, the practice was to gather the women safely indoors, lock the livestock in the barn, and bar the door. (as a sign of respect of course.)

Passing through an area three states from home, my son reports that he was recently invited to join a local at the cafe for lunch; but the offer was withdrawn as introductions were completed, with the explanation "the town has an ordinance prohibiting more than one with our last name in the same place of business at any one time."

Now that's gotta be real respect.

John