Choosing to be submissive
The wiser gives in, at least temporarily. Postpone conflicts in case by choosing to be submissive. select your enemies you get involved with. Let others thing that they are smarter, prettier, more successful than you. Keep your ego at bay. Make sure submissive behavior is not fixated as your standard problem solving. Recognize what behavior your counterpart is selecting. Choose to be assertive when there is no overwhelming imbalance of power between you and your adversary. Don’t be aggressive, especially not in public.