Engineers Explained People who work in the fields of science and technology are not like other people. This can be frustrating to the nontechnical people who have to deal with them. The secret to coping with technology-oriented people is to understand their motivations. This chapter will teach you everything you need to know. I learned their customs and mannerisms by observing them, much the way Jane Goodall learned about the great apes, but without the hassle of grooming. Engineering is so trendy these days that everybody wants to be one. The word "engineer" is greatly overused. If there's somebody in your life who you think is trying to pass as an engineer, give him this test to discern the truth. Engineer Identification Test You walk into a room and notice that a picture is hanging crooked. You... Straighten it. Ignore it. Buy a CAD system and spend the next six months designing a solar-powered, self-adjusting picture frame while o...
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