Just having a Diplomat lying on the desk gives a sense of security to an executive - they serve as a visual reminder to would-be assassins and mutineers - and are particularly useful when they are artfully handled during negotiations.... great as a pointer - particularly when aimed at the opponent.

You might think it's crazy, but imagine yourself in a confrontation where first you have the knife and then your opponent has it - or his knife is bigger. Which image gives you the most confidence?

Oh, the fun 'n' games of bidness. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Frank