ASSERTIVENESS5 MIN READ
Reading escalation signals before choosing technique
Identify whether DESC, broken-record, or fogging is the best response in a live interaction.
Decision rule Clarity issue: use DESC Persistent demand repetition: use broken-record Escalating criticism: use fogging Use a 10-second scan: Is this a request, a negotiation loop, or a threat-level emotional hit?
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