Can you tell the difference?

I can be 100% compliant and cordial with you, yet possess not even an ounce of trust, or respect for you. 

Because the former reflects on me and my accountability, while the latter, rests upon your character, or what I perceive of it, based on your conduct.

Can you tell the difference?

More importantly, do you even care?

I can, and I don't. Not anymore. In all things, I am guided by what I believe is right and righteous, so much more than what I want to achieve and how fast I would like to get there. Call me naive, or idealistic, but there's no other route I would rather take. There is no alternative for me.