Using 'show' with 'treatment'?

Question

Is it proper to say 'show special treatment' for example in "He showed him special treatment."? I know it sounds more natural to say, "He took a special interest in him because of his background." but is it weird to say "He showed him special interest and treatment because of his background."

Answer 1

It is more accepted to say, "he showed special treatment", as it utilizes the tense properly.