In other words, stand there and allow himself to be walked over.....like, Bush? Is that you, Dana?
No absolutely not, Be very aggressive. But be the only professional adult in the room and command the room with wit and words that trip them up and shut them both down. This was just a shouting match to see who could be more insulting to the other. He allowed himself to be lowered down to their level. I was a three way tie...