Employee/boss status/relationship in the US

I'm just watching the Apple TV series Severance. And it's an extreme example of it, but it did make me think that so many US films and tv show this sort of dererence to authority. Like a higher job position is equal to higher status. You refer to your boss as 'Mr' or 'Mrs' whatever. And you are the lower, the subordinates.

And in the UK (in my experience) job titles don't really effect things in that way. Maybe in top corporate roles. But from what it seems, it is just a culture thing that is accepted. Is that really what it's like?

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Punches · 46-50, F Best Comment

US cinema does have a way of glorifying everything, including work places.
It is always in some fancy office in a high-rise where the boss is feared like a king or queen.
Walks around in a suit and tie and no one dares argue with commands.

But no, most jobs here, the bosses might get a little more respect but most people in all positions are on a first name basis. Dress is pretty casual for all ranks. Most of us are just "working stiffs".

So yeah, your experience in your country probably is the same as in the US.

Hey here is a laugh for you - So you have heard the expression, "If you are doing your job, you shouldn't be nervous if the boss is around."
Okay, so how come bosses get so nervous when THEIR boss decides to pay a visit?