I suspect the customer can read this orientation as well.
When the customer perceives that the programmer's goals are aligned with his goals, he will be much more inclined to send that programmer work.
In contrast, the programmer who sees the customer as an ignorant philistine who "doesn't appreciate good design" or "doesn't understand what he needs" will drive customers away.
When the customer perceives that the programmer's goals are aligned with his goals, he will be much more inclined to send that programmer work.
In contrast, the programmer who sees the customer as an ignorant philistine who "doesn't appreciate good design" or "doesn't understand what he needs" will drive customers away.