Los empleados mantenían una actitud muy deferente, casi temerosa, con el jefe.The employees had a very deferential, almost fearful, attitude toward the boss.
Todo el mundo merece un trato deferente, cualquiera que sea su posición social.Everyone deserves to be treated respectfully, regardless of their social position.
No tenemos ninguna queja. En todo momento recibimos un trato deferente.We don't have any complaints. We were treated with respect at all times.