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In an unquestionably hierarchical situation—often with legally enforceable prerogatives—a junior argues with a senior.

 

Contrast [[Right in Front of Me]]. See also [[That's an Order]].

 

* The first couple of episodes of ''[[Gundam Wing]]'' show that [[Rebellious Princess|Relena]] is pretty good at this, or at least has had lots of practice. A variation occurs in the first episode, where she's backhandedly polite to an [[The Federation|Alliance]] officer.

{{quote|'''Officer:''' We have been waiting for you, Mr. Darlian. A military car is waiting for you outside. Please proceed quickly.

 

 

{{quote|''"With all due respect, Chaplain Morteus, Michael would not want a rat's head nailed to the wall!"

"Why does 'With all due respect' sound like 'frak you', Vincent?"'' }}

'''George Costanza:''' Well, I wish I could say the same, but I must say, with all due respect, I find it very hard to see the logic behind some of the moves you have made with this fine organization. In the past twenty years, you have caused myself, and the city of New York, a good deal of distress as we have watched you take our beloved Yankees and reduced them to a laughingstock, all for the glorification of your massive ego.

'''George Steinbrenner:''' Hire this man! }}

* ''[[24]]''

{{quote|'''Jack Bauer''': ''With all due respect, Mr. President, sixteen hours ago your people were willing to hand me over for dead, and I did not hesitate.''}}