Because they cannot read between the lines Don't hate the player, hate the game. Your general in the upper strata has to play the game, it's the job. But you c

Because they cannot read between the lines Don't hate the player, hate the game. Your general in the upper strata has to play the game, it's the job. But you can also get a beer and become friends with him or her. Sociopathic behavior is genuinely useful to participate in. Just have awareness of what's going on, and down cycle and up cycle your "talking in between the lines" as necessary. And have fun