As an Oregon State Police Senior Trooper I have observed all types of people and ethnic groups under the best and worst conditions. My conclusion is that no matter what race or profession involved, injury and death are more often caused by inappropriate verbal comments or insults than anything else. History has repeatedly shown us that if you take away a person's dignity, respect, or honor, he may take away your life.
Honor has several synonyms such as integrity, courtesy, dignity, honesty, virtue and principle.
All of these elicit voluntary co-operation while dishonesty, discourtesy and dishonor breed contempt and escalation of tensions. In this ever changing society of multi-ethnics, some things never change and we can learn from them. It is almost a universal trait that honor is a code of principally male dignity and esteem. A common courtesy extended to an individual by virtue of age or position often brings with it distinction and recognition which conveys respect and wisdom from the giver. Often a simple gesture of respect or concern gives the recipient a feeling of importance and honor.