- Perhaps being impressed is something that celebrates the achievements they have and not the person they are. This is definitely an interesting take on how being impressed can perpetuate society's ideas of competition. - I think people often put others on pedestals and it's important to think how that affects their self worth. - The advice does some a bit radical and I think it's important to take the spirit of the idea into consideration. ---- "Developing affection for someone makes you more human; being impressed by someone makes you less. The problem with being impressed by people is that it subordinates you and dehumanizes them." - [Link](https://www.thecut.com/article/tipping-rules-etiquette-rules.html)