I’m a —–. you’re a —–
Landlord, tenant
Nobleman, peasant
Designer, draftsman
Employer, employee
Warden, prisoner
Chef, sou
Major, minor
General, private
Lead Singer, backup
Priest, acolyte
Congressman, constituent
Doctor, nurse
Father, son
Mother, daughter
Father, invisible daughter
Boss, flunky
Carpenter, board-holder sweeper-upper
Yada yada yada
Etc. etc. etc.
What does the label tell us, aside from the capital letter of primacy?
Change the label, or remove it.

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