I'm certain to not be the first to suggest such, but when I approach or am approached when not executing the "Kill, Kill, Kill!" style of gameplay, I simply bust out the Hurdy Gurdy and strike up a tune.
I've been blasted to bit many times, but have also met some great fellow pirates.
So if you meet some swab on the high seas playing a wee bit of a sea shanty, stop and have a tankard of ale.
