People should not think that certain kinds of abuse or punishment are intended only for others and that they are exempt from such abuse or punishment. Shame na-ah bruck neck. Shame does not break the neck of the person feeling ashamed. It causes the person to bow the head. There are various kinds of injury.
Shame is one which inflicts mental pain and suffering.
It is no less painful than physical pain. Since politeness can excuse some serious offences, it seems that people take more liberties with others. They offend others, hoping to excuse the offence with an apology. Stone deh a' battam ribba. He na know 'ow sun hot The stone at the bottom of the river does not feel the heat of the sun.