Which may not even be a benefit. Being criticized publicly, and publicly responding to that criticism in a socially admired fashion, can be a net status gain.
(nods) Of course, for high-status individuals who are good at this particular maneuver it’s also an opportunity to reinforce the public-criticism social norm, which increases their comparative advantage within the community.
Which may not even be a benefit. Being criticized publicly, and publicly responding to that criticism in a socially admired fashion, can be a net status gain.
Milking that kind of thing for status takes finesse but it is possible. Also useful for enhancing likability for those who already have high status.
(nods) Of course, for high-status individuals who are good at this particular maneuver it’s also an opportunity to reinforce the public-criticism social norm, which increases their comparative advantage within the community.