The phrase, a decent respect for the opinions of mankind, was intended to convey a respect for what mankind thinks. Opinions are biases indulged by mankind inside their thought-matrices. Mankind is the species known as Homo Sapiens Sapiens.
The Odyssey was intended for oral performance. The poem was likely transmitted through generations of oral poets well before it was written down. It's been suggested that oral poets performed epics such as the Odyssey in song form.
The answer might be shocked dialog
The greasers live on the east side of town. The socs live on the west side of town. The greasers go to the Dingo or Jays. The socs get drunk and jump greasers for fun.
I would say geysers for sure