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De-escalation is also much more effective when your opponent sees how ready you are for the alternative.



I could see that sometimes but I don't think that's usually true. People who feel threatened are in the 'fight or flight' state; their sympathetic nervous systems is activated. They are less likely to trust you and de-escalate.


If they choose to flight, it's also an effective de-escalation.




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