I observe this in the stray dog population. There is always one calm and confident dog like this.

Would make senes if first and second line switched.

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Among dogs there is certainly the one dog that has the respect of the other dogs. The other dogs will happily wag their tail and show their belly. The ones that challange it will be chased away. I think each sex in the community has a ‘leader’ of their own.

I think the equivalent in humans are charismatic individuals that command respect over their surrounding.

People who self-proclaim ‘alpha’ usually lack charisma, are agressive, dysfunctional individuals that live in a fantasy. Noone respects them. They may see them as crazy and hence fear them.

Last time i checked; you need to look at commercial displays or computer monitors. But they are more expensive than consumer smart TVs.

Today it’s all about finding a dumb display.

Then you won’t have to go outside.

If Gary has any shred of charisma, people will respect his opinions and listen to his words. That applies to young individuals too.

When I was around 13, there was this teacher guy that all the kids respected. He was fun and could be scary stern when the situation demanded it. Kids really liked him and listened to him. He was not rich, his teeth was somewhat discolored cause of tobaco use and I would call him a Gary type character, with an unremarkable life style. But he had charisma and a commanding presence.

I suspect that if anyone parrots tates teachings in proximity to that teacher, they woul become the laughing stock of the class for a week. And they would be ashamed of themselves and remember that for the rest of their lives.

He was a good and competent teacher too.