I have come to believe that those who are eager to praise (only towards ones with certain credentials) or exhibit favoritism to others, are hiding something which I have realized. When they criticize others of...say...pride, self righteousness, etc., those are the very characteristics they are covering in themselves. By being all about praising, nice, etc., while the opposite features are obviously suppressed, yes, it is obvious, for they do find opportunities to vent these hidden traits.
It would appear that they also firmly believe this is a fruition of their mature experience. That it is the ultimate ethic.
The question would be, if this is so, how should I go about breaking such foundation when I must?