This reminds me of the country song, "What Part of No Don't You Understand?"
PNMs are so hyped up that sometimes they are interpreting words and actions completely different than the hyped rusher intended and vice versa. And that in a "normal" conversation under "normal" conditions, there wouldn't be such a misunderstanding. Unfortunately, that's why it's really a "rush"!
That's why treaties are written in French..less confusion! (At least that's what I remember from high school history class