The context of the following conversation is While others were fairly sure of their decision, Aubrey's idea caused a shadow of doubt in their mind.:
Aubrey says No one at the board meeting liked my idea, I could tell..
The friend responds How do you know?.
Aubrey responds They all asked a lot of hard questions and seemed confused by some parts of it..
The friend responds Well you told me and I definitely understand your idea for increasing profits..
Aubrey responds That is because you aren't an old dinosaur like the people that I work with..
The friend responds I mean they should understand your plan given that they have worked at this company for longer than yourself..