Before

One event that happens before another often represents a similar order of events in real life, so look for a parallel series of events, thoughts, decisions, feelings, or other things in your past (especially your recent past).

An event that actually happened before another in real life (look for a parallel series of events, thoughts, decisions, or feelings in your past).

Allowing someone to go first (such as through a door) can represent respect, kindness, honor, or a recognition of perceived importance or superior rank.

Putting your needs before others can represent urgency, disrespect, or arrogance.

See Past, Time Passing, Cause, Early