Sandy Grossman (potential Nobel laureate) gets a job at Wharton Business School (Upenn) for an undisclosed salary. At his inaugural the School's provost says "I am delighted to introduce Sandy to you - we are absolutely thrilled he has joined our faculty." Grossman replies "Delighted? Thrilled? I was rather hoping you would be indifferent." Discuss this.

 

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The statement made by Sandy Grossman where he expresses his hope for indifference rather than delight or thrill likely reflects his desire to be recog... View the full answer