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The Scicilians like thei American counterparts (from whom Anwar has learned a lot) have dinner with the people they are about to kill. The reason being that their prey then are drawn to a false sense of security, are relaxed and let their guard down. During that dinner they will try that one last chance to see if in a relaxed state feeling favoured, their prey will disclose any secrets of his betrayal. Often through a slip of tongue.

On the other hand, the Chinese like Kit Siang too have similar rituals. They bring their adversaries very close to them so that when they have to stab them in the heart, they are not too fear away and their deeds are not visible to innocent by standers as they walk away.

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