Knocking at doors is always polite,
you wait until asked to come in.
The bark is never as bad as the bite
when negotiations begin.
Diplomacy serves you to reach any aim,
but how carefully should you proceed?
Tactical games must not appear lame,
nor should you accelerate speed.
Doors often open with a friendly smile
which leaves hostile weapons outside.
Your choice of words determines the style
in which both together decide.