Some of the things mentioned in the article make me think the opposite of what the article is titled. The lack of transparency into the thought process of the i

Some of the things mentioned in the article make me think the opposite of what the article is titled. The lack of transparency into the thought process of the individual shows that there is a willingness to not look stupid by giving away reasons which might seem silly, otherwise they'd be more direct in the way they ask questions so as to also reveal their thought process. If you care about what people think of you, perhaps you should first ask if there's anything you can change instead of expecting more from others.