When a new programmer enters the milieu, his attitudes may be shaped by the reactions of the others already there. If he goes to somebody for advice and he is ridiculed for the stupidity of his errors, he is less likely to seek assistance the next time. If, however, someone comes to him and asks for help in looking over a program, he is flattered by the implied compliment to his ability and may not feel so threatened when he has to seek advice.
