The catch is that there's no better way to appear low-status than pretending to be high status. When someone acts like a bully, it's a key clue that they don't

The catch is that there's no better way to appear low-status than pretending to be high status. When someone acts like a bully, it's a key clue that they don't have anything to offer and are using misdirection to try and pretend that they do. Most people who do have something to offer won't fall for it.