He behaved 'submissively'.
a 'submissive' person
(..) Ha. You're jealous because I deserve your father's love... ...while you do not. You are your mother's child, Laira Omoto. Weak, submissive, so easily crushed. I may have my mother's humility... ...but I am my father's daughter. Commander Antomokei. I come as an emissary, Antomokei. (..)2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights