Sometimes the only way to win is to not play at all. Breathe, be comfortable, speak at your own pace, listen carefully, speak clearly, think and take an extra

Sometimes the only way to win is to not play at all. Breathe, be comfortable, speak at your own pace, listen carefully, speak clearly, think and take an extra breath before you act or speak out of passion. Be warm, be approachable. Keep your cool - don't let what others say affect your emotions. These are all "high status" things that don't require you to care too much about whatever status games people are playing to score petty points. You can even choose to get out of someone's way if it makes sense and slow down a bit if they are in your way if that makes sense. Don't let all this status shit get inside your head - do your own thing, play your own game.