Interesting question. An experiment off top of head.
Level 1: “Please pass the potatoes” because you want potatoes.
Level 2: “Please pass the potatoes” because I want you to think you make good potatoes.
Level 3: “Please pass the potatoes” because I want to fit in with the potato-eating group.
Level 4: “Please pass the potatoes” because I can see there are no potatoes and this will lower the status of the people who didn’t make enough potatoes or raise the status of those whose potatoes are in high demand, or cause a fight over who ate too many, or whatever.
Interesting question. An experiment off top of head.
Level 1: “Please pass the potatoes” because you want potatoes.
Level 2: “Please pass the potatoes” because I want you to think you make good potatoes.
Level 3: “Please pass the potatoes” because I want to fit in with the potato-eating group.
Level 4: “Please pass the potatoes” because I can see there are no potatoes and this will lower the status of the people who didn’t make enough potatoes or raise the status of those whose potatoes are in high demand, or cause a fight over who ate too many, or whatever.