During a meeting, a colleague suddenly starts to argue aggressively about a minor issue. How should

A. Join in the argument to defend your point of view.

B. Calmly suggest taking a break to cool down.

C. Ignore the colleague and continue with the meeting.

D. Laugh at the situation to lighten the mood.

E. None of the above

Answer: B. Calmly suggest taking a break to cool down.

Suggesting a break helps to de-escalate the situation and allows for a more rational discussion later.

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