evidence: So, what does this mean for your everyday life? [...] I think (and hope) that at a basic level, most people know right from wrong. They know that they should be mindful and considerate of others. Not to purposefully hurt their feelings, destroy their property, waste their time, speak badly of them, etc. [...] Treating everyone you encounter with respect will enhance the positive relationships in your life and minimize the negative ones. Those times when you’re forced to be around colleagues or "friends of friends" who you disagree with will be all the easier for it.