Mediate

When you feel a conversation heating up—fast—it’s probably time to step in and help mediate.

Pay close attention to the argument, and try to find some common ground between the two (or more) battling it out. If you can’t find anything, then come up with a suggestion of your own. Try to ease the tension, not add fuel to the fire.

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