I've come to understand at this age,

"A supervisor's "personal comment" becomes an "order" to his/her subordinates."

This is a reality of the situation, and

The fact is that there are an alarming number of bosses who are unaware of this.

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At a gathering of section chiefs regarding patent creation, I said that

Your comments are the "word of God" to your subordinates, so don't be careless with your "personal comments."

And I said that real-life examples of how "subordinates will always surmise their superiors."

However, one of the section chiefs said to me,

"Are you aware that when Mr. Ebata talks about patents, it will be the "word of God"?"

I was stunned by his comment.

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"There are a frightening number of bosses who are unaware of this" is the fact.