Stick around, I've got a story that was relayed to me.
Imagine a law school contracts class project.
Your class is split into groups.
And then further split into sides A and B, to negotiate a contract.
Let's presume you are in Side A.
You are given parameters on what your goals are and what you have to offer.
The conditions are the same for each group.
Now, you've been always been told you were smart.
So what do you do?You sit close to another group's Side B to determine what their parameters are for the negotiation. What they can offer, what their goals are, etc.
You return to your group and use this insider information for your negotiation.
You win big, and think you're amazing.
Your entire feedback piece is stroking your own ego about how much you "won" in the negotiation process.
But then comes the review, and it has a few things that dock points from you (and maybe your group).
- failure to maintain proper records or go through appropriate channels
- substantive unconscionability (the terms were so bad the contract was not legally enforceable)
- lack of consideration (promising nothing of value)
- misrepresentation/fraud (promises that could not be fulfilled)
And then imagine being so butthurt about it you complain to the professor about the unfairness of it all.