Misunderstandings basically happen when one party fails to accurately encode a message, or the other fails to decode it as intended. This breakdown usually stems from mismatched assumptions, differing educational level or communication styles and unaddressed emotional filters during the exchange. Complex or sensitive issues are often misunderstood even in writing. When I mentioned that based on current prices, "we have approached the day when only the top earners are able to possess a car. This makes car ownership even more attractive to those who can afford it." An example was when several Samsters attacked me by saying because they had no idea how owning a car can ever be more attractive when prices skyrocket.