a businessman nervously points to a tiny smudge on his tie while presenting major quarterly results on a large screen behind him. He frantically tries to clean the barely visible spot with his handkerchief. The audience of executives completely ignores his minor wardrobe issue and focuses intently on the impressive charts and graphs. Some audience members take notes about the important financial data while others nod approvingly at the significant business achievements. One colleague gives him a reassuring gesture that the small stain doesn't matter at all. something not important or significant compared to what truly matters