A waiting game is a strategic period of inaction where one party delays decisions to gain leverage or observe competitors. Used in negotiations, business, and sports, it pressures opponents into revealing plans or making mistakes. It benefits patient players—entrepreneurs, investors, and negotiators—who seek better terms or opportunities by letting time work in their favor, often turning stalemates into advantageous outcomes.
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