In general a vampire is expected to defer to older Caiites, and to those of lower generation. This is the primary hold the elders have over the anarchs, and it is how they maintain control over the Camarilla. Indeed, it is their most jealously guarded privilege.
Status is a measure of a vampire's standing in the vampiric community. It stems from the vampire's generation and age, and cuts across clan lines, but is largely of measure only in the city in which the vampire resides (unless it is over 5).
A low-status Kindred is expected to treat a higher-ranking vampire in a respectful manner. He is to speak in a respectful tone of voice and use humble, deferential gestures. He should show every courtesy, deferring in all things to the judgement of his superior. If the character disagrees with an elder, he is entitled to express his point of dispute in a polite fashion. If the higher-ranking vampire overrules him, he is to let the matter drop. It is improper to make demands or question the judgement of an elder.
If a character fails to follow the customs of vampiric culture, he risks earning the enmity and wrath of the leaders of the city or his clan. His rewards for keeping to his station in the hierarchy are many. His clan will continue to support his activities and bail him out when he is in danger (Troublemakers are often left to twist in the wind).
The penalties for infractions of conduct vary widely between various cities and clans and there is no standard for enforcement. Usually, the higher-status vampire merely points out the infraction on the first offence, calling attention to the offence usually being enough to right it. Pointing out the offence when the offender's close Kindred are present is also an effective response. At this stage, an informal apology and improved behavior will set the situation right.
If the disrespect continues even after a protest is expressed, the aggrieved party may lodge a formal complaint with the sire of the offending party, and request that others of the offender's line discipline him. If that fails, the higher-Status vampire often takes matters into her own hands, using whatever means of coercion she has at her disposal. She may end all contact with the other vampire, or may cancel any favours or agreements she had with the vampire and her immediate kin.
At this time, the Harpies' attention is drawn to the offender and they are likely to make their displeasure known. They will shun the violator of their traditions and he may lose more status (if he has any left to lose at this point).
Assuming that the above methods fail, the aggrieved vampire may appeal the matter to the Prince. If even this step does not work, the aggrieved may take matters into her own hands, sabotaging the offending vampire's plans, destroying his holdings and destroying his "good" name among anyone who listens.