I agree. I’ve been around a lot of older men at church and this I find to be the best way.

Most of the time I am the one listening and asking questions. So it’s very rare but the once or twice time I’ve had some experience in a particular field or area. The best way to do it respectfully is to plant seeds like you said or to say things in way that will lead them there.

I have also seen slightly older men do it, and it really does work well.

It has more to do with showing respect to the elders in the room. The point of any discussion should be to grow the tribe’s knowledge stronger not anyone’s individual ego.