Harsh but true:

Learnings in life uptill now with regards to functioning of the professional world-

You will be mistreated, discriminated, violated, cancelled, unjustly judged even if you are the nicest, most humble, knowledgeable or rational, empathetic person in the room.

Unless you have something that can be given, rarely would you encounter unconditional respect and empathy.

People don't change, they reveal themselves.

Unless there is something that can be taken/benefitted from you, be it the outcome of being associated with with you because of your status, money and connections, more often than not, there is no guarantee you would be treated well.