And that's why such misperceptions can and certainly do occur. There are two men. The first man picks up a brick in his left hand and holds it. He then takes another brick in his right hand and holds it, too. He tries again, this time, trying to use all his might.
Same thing happens.
Both of the bricks start to chip. However, this second man does things differently. He gently squeezes the two together with the mortar being between them. He knows that he cannot let go of the pair just yet, as the mortar is still soft and needs some time to set. So, he stands there, holding the two bricks joined together with his hands, holding it all there for the necessary time for the mortar to solidify and bond.