Do you know I remained patient and treated him with respect?
That is great. What were you trying to get out of it?
Expectation of an equal treatment, I treated him with respect because I expected equal courtesy.
I agree with what you are saying. Treating others with respect should result in you being treated with respect in kind.
How was I supposed to know he didn't respect me?
You couldn't have known, but the fact that you are treating him with respect, I think it will likely reciprocate. It is about looking ahead and not back, so hopefully things will work out as you want them to. You are amazing for doing what you did because it takes a lot of effort to sidestep your ego.