Greetings, Mister or Miss Alien! Welcome to Earth! Since you happened to crash-land at Yavapai College we'd like to show you our College Bookstore.
Why do we have a bookstore? So we can buy books!
Why do we want books? Because it's an important part of our education process to use books! Notice the books are arranged in groups, by the subject!
Why? Because some people think the human mind absorbs information more quickly if it is already organized, and it is easier to design an educational program by subject and thereby not miss anything important. In the bookstore, these books are organized by subject so they are easy to locate. For instance, here is a book on piloting a spacecraft. Perhaps you'll find it useful.
The store also has T-shirts and other merchandise, neatly emblazoned with the Yavapai College school logo.
Why? Because we feel pride about the school we attend and we want to wear it to show others that we value a good education. We might also meet new people based on the fact that they also go to our school.
Why?
As a society, we understand the value of a good first impression. Wearing a shirt with a logo is a potent first impression. A college logo lets others know you value a good education. The people that like the logo are people who also value many of the same things. And we feel more comfortable with people who share the same interests.
Well I can see, Mr Alien, that you have a lot to think about. Why don't we just head on out of here and see if we can't call a tow truck for your ship.
Heh heh what did you think of the "incompetent alien driver" idea?
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