 How does Retief navigate his problems with most people?
"All right, Mr. Councillor," Retief said. "If it's trapped for destruction, I suppose—" "I've heard of these Jorgensen's Worlds," Retief said. Overall policy calls for a defense of these backwater worlds. Retief opened the envelope Magnan handed him and looked at the tickets inside. "But—" Retief picked up his suitcase and walked away toward the glare sign reading To Gates 16-30 . Retief followed the signs, threaded his way through crowds, found a covered ramp with the number 228 posted over it. "Which way to cabin fifty-seven, son?" Retief asked. Retief made his way along the narrow hall, found signs, followed them to cabin fifty-seven.
 Aggression and intimidation are his main means of negotiation in most situations.
 His status working for Magan earns him respect with people, and he uses this to his advantage.  He is a good negotiator, as shown when he gets the captain to maintain the course.  Aggression and intimidation are his main means of negotiation in most situations.  He gets people to like him, much in the way he wins Chip over.