The
most common behavior that both humans and chimpanzees use to display
domination and status is "snubbing". That is, treating a target like
they are not as worthy by ignoring them, dismissing them, talking over
them, condescending to them, avoiding eye contact with them, shutting them out, and not
responding to them. Everyone knows what it is, and how to do it. Those
with control and ego issues often use it on a regular basis, but will
blame the target for their behavior. It can be a useful tool to use for behavior guidance and situation control when a
person is actually causing real and actual disruption or lacks
self-control. However, when Controllers learn how to use this tool, they often
turn it into a weapon against anyone who they want to dominate
or manipulate.
The difference between using it as a guidance tool and using it as a control weapon is quite clear.
