As I bowed my head, the adage came to mind that a presentation with no reaction was either a great success or a great failure.

It is inconceivable that the former. The latter is likely.

Would you have run just a little too far ahead?

But if you fail, just keep talking and take it back.

If it's over, that's fine.

I'll change my mind and give you a good face.

"Well, I just spoke a little too much myself. From here on out, I'd like to be questioned."

Here I am: "Do you have any questions? Don't do it."

Even when asked abstract questions, they wonder what to answer, and the venue becomes an ever-quieter vicious circle.

The experts don't understand, they're just confused.

I decide to think so, and I start by asking you to take small action.

"I'm listening to your background, but I think I'm going to help you get to know who you are. I'm going to ask you a few questions right now, so raise your right hand if applicable."

It's like an ice break with your body to get you used to the act of questioning.

I just regret a little that I should have done this before I said hello.

"First, give me your right hand if you've participated more than five times in construction like this one"

Then, the entire venue raised about 60% of its arms.

Quite a few. Considering that a single construction takes several years, I can say that it is a fairly experienced formation.

The experts who raised their hands are also surprised, looking around with interest.

"Now, keep your hands up if you're at least six times. Seven times... eight times..."

Then one eventually kept his right hand up to the end.

"I see, a tough veteran is participating in the construction, right? As long as you're comfortable."

You're not used to being praised in public, the experts only slightly reddened your cheeks, but you never hated them.

No expert hates being praised for his or her background.

Surrounding experts also pay tribute to experienced veterans.

Some people may be young geniuses in the field of design, but in the construction that brings a large number of people together and moves them, the experts who have gained practice still know that experience means things.

"So what do you think is the biggest difficulty of this construction in the eyes of its veterans?"

Craig's opinion, an expert on waterwheels, was concise.

"That's water, deputy. We need water."

Water. It was a slightly unexpected answer.

Because I am a water wheel technician, I was wondering if it would cause problems with the quality of the wood and the accuracy of the parts.

"Just a little, can you explain?

Surrounding experts also pay attention for explanations.

"Uh... yeah, I don't know"

Do you see Craig stuck in words, or do you usually take on explanatory roles?

"I'll explain. May I?

and Abel stood up.

"I don't mind. Please."

When he gave permission, Abel nodded and started explaining.

"As a matter of fact, we went to the area and looked at the area."