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Subservience

usgb/səbˈsɜːrviəns/Volume
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Not Always NegativePlay
Subservience isn't always bad; it can show respect in certain cultures or contexts. SlideIn a traditional ceremony, her subservience to the elders was appreciated.
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Power DynamicsPlay
Subservience often reflects a power difference where one person feels lower. SlideThe employee's subservience to the boss made dialogue difficult.
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Not ServitudePlay
Don't confuse subservience with servitude, which is a condition of being a slave. SlideDespite her subservience, she was an employee, not a servant.
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