Living above the line means being sensitive, honest, respectful, loyal, caring, and having goals, which are important for a great life. Below the line involves being disloyal, unfair, disrespectful, dishonest, and insensitive, which are bad. Choosing to live above the line gives you happiness, success, and control over your own destiny. Fear is an emotion that causes a threat response like fleeing or fighting, while extreme fear can cause freezing. Rude conduct generally shows a lack of respect.