In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (1937), Curley, the boss’s son, tries to intimidate Lennie, a simple-minded but physically strong worker. Curley uses aggressive tactics, verbally attacking Lennie to assert dominance and provoke a reaction. Curley’s approach is all about power, dominance, and coercion. He seeks to establish authority through threats and physical aggression rather than logical arguments or compromise. The emphasis on force, intimidation, and asserting one’s will over others exemplifies a negotiation style focused on power dynamics rather than consensus-building. Not uncommon in the U.S.