APAD: tit for tat

Tit for tat is an English saying meaning "equivalent retaliation". It is an alteration of tip for tap "blow for blow"

It is also a highly effective strategy in game theory. An agent using this strategy will first cooperate, then subsequently replicate an opponent's previous action. If the opponent previously was cooperative, the agent is cooperative. If not, the agent is not. This is similar to reciprocal altruism in biology.

In the case of conflict resolution, the tit-for-tat strategy is effective for several reasons: the technique is recognized as clear, nice, provocable, and forgiving. Firstly, it is a clear and recognizable strategy. Those using it quickly recognize its contingencies and adjust their behavior accordingly. Moreover, it is considered to be nice as it begins with cooperation and only defects in response to competition. The strategy is also provocable because it provides immediate retaliation for those who compete. Finally, it is forgiving as it immediately produces cooperation should the competitor make a cooperative move.

The implications of the tit-for-tat strategy have been of relevance to conflict research, resolution and many aspects of applied social science

哈，T4T, B4B, work w/ friends & stand up 2bullies & predators!

A good phrase 4 real life and way to go !!!!!

2 thumbs' up to Canada, Mexico, EU, U.K. play t4t rationally

Yes. There's a limit on turning the other cheek.

the other cheek? No Way!!! ;-))

Also one can't turn when there's no cheek :-)

A great strategy to deal with my hubby. :-D

uh-oh, no cheek? what type person is it? so funny ;-))

really? I never did that and never had the need ;-))

uh-oh, noCheek? what type of person is it? U r so funny ;-))

Of course, the tentative approach,

Work for two rational parties

Yes. What's marriage if not best warriors from two tribes

chosen and dueling out the rest of their lives?

You don't know what you missed! :-)