: Do not run. Drop to the floor, cross your arms, and obey all instructions. Tense rescuers may interpret sudden moves as threats. Negotiation Techniques

: Do not speak unless spoken to and avoid making pleas on your own behalf. If forced to present demands to authorities, clarify they are from the captors.

: Negotiators focus on magnifying positive emotions and understanding the counterpart's rationale, rather than engaging in power struggles.