A technical recruiter, having discovered that that the
ways of Unix hackers were strange to him, sought an audience
with Master Foo to learn more about the Way. Master Foo met
the recruiter in the HR offices of a large firm.
The recruiter said, "I have observed that Unix hackers
scowl or become annoyed when I ask them how many years of
experience they have in a new programming language. Why is
this so?"
Master Foo stood, and began to pace across the office
floor. The recruiter was puzzled, and asked "What are you
doing?"
"I am learning to walk," replied Master Foo.
"I saw you walk through that door" the recruiter
exclaimed, "and you are not stumbling over your own feet.
Obviously you already know how to walk."
"Yes, but this floor is new to me." replied Master Foo.
