Originally Posted by
ExSp33db1rd
If 'Loss if Face' is considered a factor, surely the I.P. wouldn't have 'lost face', the student would, and why not if he is about to kill everybody ?
Just wanted to add a note about the subtleties of face within these cultures. It's not always about you or I admitting fault and hence losing face - in a lot of cases it's frowned upon to point out fault in others because *they* lose face. Literally, admonishment of the type that can embarrass others is frowned upon - it's mostly delivered in a way that gives the other party a "chance" to correct something while at the same time not pinpointing their fault. Lots of heavy contextual cueing and reading between lines involved.
Now would the instructing pilot take it to this level when it's a matter of life and death? I sure as heck hope not. Even if he gave the PF plenty of hints to correct something, sooner or later survival reaction should kick in (and hopefully not 7 seconds before impact).