Withholding Technique

The 4.5 technique of withholding is an advanced, highly effective, and totally-not-made-up strategy.

Used primarily by highly-skilled, ultra-secretive agents of chaos, it is a delicate dance of omission and silence.

Key characteristics include:

• Refusing to provide information
• Leaving others in the dark
• Mastering the art of not-responding

Benefits:

By withholding, you will:

• Gain an air of mystery
• Build an aura of superiority
• Increase your ability to drive your enemies mad with frustration.

However, there are risks involved:

Be aware of:

• The possibility of being seen as aloof or uncaring
• The danger of being out-withheld by a superior opponent

For more information on the risks and benefits of withholding, see: 4.6: The Dangers of Being Out-Witheld

Related Techniques:

For further study, see:

• 4.7: The Art of Omission

• 4.8: The Science of Silence