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Examination I would suggest that the person wishing to gain and maintain a dominant position must:1) Ensure that his opponent is playing the same game, accepting the same parameters of the situation as himself.2) Be able to influence his opponent's behaviour.3) Maintain control of the territory, including the objects and furniture in the room, and the features of the room.4) Observe his opponent closely, and try to understand and predict his behaviour.5) Cause his opponent to give away clues about how he is faring in the battle.6) Cause his opponent to display his need for 'the situation'. 7) Cause the opponent to acknowledge that he (the dominant player) is dominant. 8) Conceal his own fears from the opponent's observation.9) Make as few remarks and requests for verification as possible.The subservient partner, wishing to undermine his opponent's dominance and achieve dominance himself, can employed the following techniques.1) Silence, especially that which is 'too deep for echo'. [p. 63]2) Unpredictable behaviour.3) Indifference; avoidance of...