Play the man, the game or both? Part 2

Can the saying “play the man, not the game” be applicable in other instances as well, apart from poker? Can you assure your own game by “playing the man”? In business world at least, you have to be aware of your competitors and be one step ahead of them, as you would have to be in a poker game. You should know the man (or the company) you’re dealing with, and I’d suggest studying well. Poker skills will come very handy when deciding if to continue with a business deal or to drop it (Poker Rule 1: Know when to fold), in money management (Poker Rule 2: never play more than you can afford to lose) or even when deciding on what course of action to take next (Poker Rule 3: Plan ahead, have a clear strategy for every play).

But bluffing…I am not sure. How ethical would it be in business settings?

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