Neatly sidestepping the gender issue (not understanding is non-gender specific) Publicly saying I don't understand, in a room full of people that appear to und

Neatly sidestepping the gender issue (not understanding is non-gender specific) Publicly saying I don't understand, in a room full of people that appear to understand is incredibly difficult. However clearly knowing your limits, and crucially being honest about them makes you a much better programmer. There is nothing worse than someone who bullshits or FUDs they way through things. Most arguments on t'internet/programming office can be summed up as: Person 1: I don't think this is a good idea Person 2: This is an attack on my knowledge LIES YOU ARE RUBBISH, HERE IS SOME FACTS, SOME OF WHICH ARE MADE UP/OVERHEARD etc etc etc. More people need to say "I don't understand" women or not.