There is a Limit

We all have limits to the amount of crap that we can take, and I think that it shouldn't be a lot. Nobody's got the right to make someone else's life miserable just because they're in a much higher position in the organization. Their position doesn't make them a better person than I am in all sense; it just so happened that they have an entirely different job description and salary than I do. I don't mean I am always like this to my superiors, but there are those people whom you will really question how on earth did they land their jobs given the way they treat some people just for fun.

I understand your feelings as I have also been in your position before. People see things differently, and sometimes, they say/do things that are insensitive to others. For me, to make things easy going and everyone's lives happier, I would just go along with their suggestions/commands just to please them. If someone happens to disrespect you and try to use ways and means to degrade you even after you do so, then I believe that you should voice out to them and give them a tongue lashing to show them that you are no pushover! I agree with you, there is a limit to everyone's tolerance, and once things go too far, it's time to show them that you're no pushover! Hope I have helped you in some way or another, cheers! :)