I have always felt that if a situation can be avoided with proper game management prior to it deteriorating, then that is a good thing. Hence, while I am not shy about whacking whomever needs it, I will try to have a civil conversation and use the stop sign prior to pulling the trigger.
A mentor of mine in my first year always said to
- Lock (Stop SIgn)
- Load (Whistle in Mouth)
- Fire (Whack)
before Ting up someone from the darkside (coach).
But never give the little b**T*rds an inch
