Following on from that point it is also sometimes assumed that the lack of comprehension is actually a status transaction. High status people don’t need to understand what other people are saying (when it doesn’t benefit them) - and understanding too much can be a sign of weakness. In such cases incomprehension is disrespect.
I don’t think I’ve encountered this theory before. Can you give an example?
I don’t think I’ve encountered this theory before. Can you give an example?