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There is an old saying,
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck!
Another ways of using this saying is,
If you dress, behave, perform, write, and speak like a master, then you will be perceived as a master!
If you dress, behave, perform, write, and speak like a pseudo-master, then you will be perceived as a pseudo-master! If you don't want to be thought of as a pseudo-master, then don't be one or act like one.
The following are indicators that compare pseudo-masters and legitimate masters. The indicators are not foolproof, but if you do a little research into the background of a claimed master you will find that many, if not all, of the indicators are present.
Some indicators of pseudo-masters and legitimate masters
Pseudo-master indicators are in normal text
Legitimate master indicators are in bold text
Pseudo-masters make blatantly obvious claims to be the descendant or successor of some supreme grand master or style founder. If a legitimate master is a descendant or a successor, you will have to search to discover it. The master will be humble and not publicize or mention it.
Pseudo-masters wear uniforms that would make the robes of a king or queen look inadequate. Their uniforms are usually covered with patches, wild colors, piping, silk, symbols, etc. They wear colorful head bands, wrist bands, etc. Pseudo-masters have large egos, but usually do not have the intellect, education, skills, etc. that would allow them the success needed to justify the large egos. To make up for the deficient, they wear clothing they think makes them appear special. Legitimate masters usually wear simple uniforms of the traditional colors used by their arts.
Pseudo-masters wear belts that are extra wide and/or extra log. The belts are usually brightly colored and cover with symbols. The ranks stripes are wide, bright, and numerous. The belts are usually as preposterous as their uniforms. Legitimate masters wear simple belts with simple stripes.
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