1. Do you prefer to assert some personal control over a favourable solution (as opposed to a resolution imposed from above)?
yes
no
2. I know I'm right, but for diplomacy's sake I'll not inform my adversary of the fact ...
agree
disagree
3. Do you want the matter to calm down for a bit (or would you rather blow it up altogether)?
yes
no
4. Has the relationship in question any relevance for you in the future (or is it good riddance)?
yes
no
5. Would you rather solve the matter discreetly and confidentially (as opposed to a public judicial verdict)?
yes
no
6. Do you think the matter will escalate if you don't intervene (or on the contrary calm down by itself)?
yes
no
7. I can't handle prolonged stress and aggravation.
true
untrue
8. Do you want to solve the matter, but do you require help from a third neutral party?
yes
no
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