Shipping companies may lower their guard if they think the threat has passed, and patrolling naval forces could be needed elsewhere.

若船运公司认为威胁已经消失，他们就会放松警戒，目前巡逻的海军部队也可能被调往其他有需要的地区。

This will make them feel slightly superior, lower their guards, and put them in a position where they are more willing to accept your opinions later.

这样做会让他们有一点优越感，降低他们的戒备，让他们在以后更愿意接受你的意见。