Commentary for Kiddushin 64:3
ותו רב פפא הוה משקי בי הלולא דאבא מר בריה ודלי ליה כסא לר' יצחק בריה דרב יהודה ולא קם מקמיה ואיקפד אפ"ה הידור מיעבד ליה בעו
It also happened that R'Papa was serving drink at the wedding of Abba Mar, his son; when he offered a cup to R'Isaac son of Rab Judah, he did not rise before him, whereupon he was offended!<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' But if a scholar can renounce his honour, these had in fact done so by serving the drink at all; why then did they resent it that honour was not shewn them?');"><sup>5</sup></span> - Even so, they should have shewn him respect. R'Ashi said: Even on the view that if a Rabbi renounces his honour it is renounced, yet if a Nasi<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' V. Glos.');"><sup>6</sup></span>
Daf Shevui to Kiddushin
The resolution is that when a rabbi forgives his honor, others are not technically obligated to honor him. Still, they should show him some respect.
Seems like the Talmud is walking a thin line, but such is the nature of people forgiving other’s the honor due them. Sort of reminds me of people who say they don’t want a big fuss made over their birthday. Often, this means that they really do want a big fuss over their birthday, but feel a bit uncomfortable about it. [I, however, really do not want a fuss over my birthday. But it’s July 16, if you are curious).