Just note what Mozart (Tom Hulce - OK it's mostly fiction) 'did' re Salieri, from the first. Don't do that and.. well, you see.
Does seem strange though.. as if they are acting out in charade ~ don't ask for Too much; {shudder} you might Get It.
So...? WTF they afraid of - Some of that Corporate Excellence BS .. might get on their shoes?
Actually I think it is hard to act dumbish, convincingly - and it's demeaning. But what do I know about '02 afflictions of the bizness mind.. Hell, Gomer Pyle's now way overqualified for President.
Luck,
Ashton