> I don’t know how you could assume this is useful unless you assume the average person is really stupid. Would you feel comfortable telling a stranger this? Would you be able to say it in a way that isn’t demeaning?
Something I've noticed from time to time in my career is the following:
1. Someone does something they know perfectly well they shouldn't have done, but they think they won't get caught.
2. They get caught.
3. They feign ignorance or confusion about the rules, hoping to lessen their punishment.
4. The organisation takes their claim of ignorance seriously, and introduces incredibly patronising training/rules/signage.
A person who doesn't notice this happening could easily get the impression their peers have room-temperature IQs.
Something I've noticed from time to time in my career is the following:
1. Someone does something they know perfectly well they shouldn't have done, but they think they won't get caught.
2. They get caught.
3. They feign ignorance or confusion about the rules, hoping to lessen their punishment.
4. The organisation takes their claim of ignorance seriously, and introduces incredibly patronising training/rules/signage.
A person who doesn't notice this happening could easily get the impression their peers have room-temperature IQs.