Yes a good range of belts helps across the board.

Lots of early belts is a case of follow the leader ...lots of high belts is heaven but you need to be able to handle the rarified atmosphere. That aside clubs with lots of high end belts tend to hang onto beginners a bit and get indulged.

the quality of interaction is important - is it sincere and genuine or feigned humilty and disengenuous ? That's a tricky one .

It is also good to listen carfully to what is spoken ..is it passionate ? or competitive ? or the cost of things...that's always an indicator

eg. thanks for the question here's a detailed answer.

or thanks for the question - you'll have to join the president's suite to find that one , but , great of you to think of that one

or thanks for the questiond - it's not used that much...are you going to the comp on the 12 August ? shall I put you in as confirmed ??