Social hierarchy is still visible in everyday interactions, so it is polite to show deference to elders, teachers, hosts, and people in formal positions by using titles, waiting to be invited to sit or speak, and avoiding overly casual familiarity at first. In many settings this reflects older ideas of status and respect, including the lingering influence of the
caste system and the everyday importance of age, education, and family standing, though urban workplaces and younger circles may be more relaxed.