What it means? "Everybody understood, Only I have not understood!!!"

Dear Friend,

Often we are all in a situation where - "Everybody understood and I have not understood".

Examples -

1. Go to a foreign country, where everyone is using machines, credit cards, but we have difficulty.

2. Go to a social party, everyone has some table manners, some expectations, everyone is judging others, how they walk, how they talk etc. we are uncomfortable.

3. Go to a new place, everyone is familiar with directions, place names, but we are not familiar with.

3. Go to a class say CS1100 or CS3700 or any other course etc., everyone understood something we have not understood .

Now! Think about these...

What is the difference between "understanding" and "accepting" a concept?

What is the difference between "Not understanding" and "Not accepting" a concept or statement?

Is it compulsory to "accept", blindly "accept"?

Do real scientists "accept"? Is "not accepting" a fundamental trait of scientific mentality?

In my honest opinion, "not understanding" is perfectly a good sign and it calls for the faculty to work hard to make a concept "acceptable" by the tough judge which is you.

Solution for how to understand?

- Read, re-read, re-re-read, re-re-re-read etc. read a chapter 5 times loudly, see if it makes a difference.

- Watch internet youtube material for a concept

- Discuss with your friends exercise questions, can be one or two or many questions

- Ask the faculty and don't leave him/her if the answer is not convincing

Good luck!

Warm Regards