Attacks you personally

Poisoning the well

They discredit someone before that person speaks.

The first tell

You feel wary of a third person. That feeling arrives before you can name the move.

What it sounds like

Before a meeting, someone tells you: Whatever Dana says, remember she's bitter about not getting promoted.

Say back

I'll listen to what she says and judge that.

If they push

I'm only warning you.

Thanks. I'd still like to hear it from her.

How this family is disarmed

Separate the person from the point, then return to the point.

See it in dating and at work

Context packs show this tactic in the settings where it does the most damage, and let you drill it against a timer.

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