1The young employee showed deference to her manager by addressing her formally and following instructions without question.
2Does the tradition of showing deference to elders in some cultures undermine the authority of younger leaders?
3The company's policy is to show deference to local customs and traditions when operating in foreign markets.
4Try to show deference to the speaker, even if you strongly disagree with their views.
5There is a fine line between showing deference to authority and blindly following orders without questioning their validity.