I think the problem here is that the pipers haven't spent enough time in a network marketing company. After successfully alienating all your close friends and family......

Actually, my feeling is that we, speaking collectively, hold to tightly to our expectations. We expect people to behave in a certain way because of our preconceived notions, which may or may not be correct. Life became so much better when I dropped my expectations and just accepted people for who they were, regardless of their actions. It also gives one a better position for understanding since it helps keep negative emotion in check.