Question

We tend to _______ the competence of those in high status positions and _______ those who agreeably accept a lower status position.

Answer 1

respect; like

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the question above, people generally respect those who tend to be in the high status position and like those who tend to accept a lower status position because of the fact that the high status position consists of people who are considered as superior to that of other person around whereas people of low status position generally considered as inferior or low in situation or rank etc.