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What does it mean?
This is a directive to calm down or slow down in a legal dispute.
In plain terms
He told the parties to cool off.
What can you take from it?
De-escalate tensions before proceeding with action.

Where it applies

  • legal negotiations
  • conflict resolution
  • mediation

Putting it to work

  • pause before acting
  • reduce tension
  • cool tempers

Questions to consider

  • When is slowing down useful?
  • How to handle heated disputes?

Another view

Sometimes urgency is required and waiting causes harm.

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