https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-anything-wrong-with-checking-yourself-out-of-a-confrontation-with-a-coworker-when-things-start-to-get-too-heated <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So this is something I&#39;ve never gotten a clear answer on in the military. As much as we like to think we have complete control over our emotions in the service, we don&#39;t. I&#39;ve seen outbursts from junior enlisted, senior enlisted, officers, you name it. I&#39;ve noticed that it&#39;s basically frowned upon to eject yourself from a conversation, but is there a way to do it while maintaining proper bearing? Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:16:50 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-anything-wrong-with-checking-yourself-out-of-a-confrontation-with-a-coworker-when-things-start-to-get-too-heated <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So this is something I&#39;ve never gotten a clear answer on in the military. As much as we like to think we have complete control over our emotions in the service, we don&#39;t. I&#39;ve seen outbursts from junior enlisted, senior enlisted, officers, you name it. I&#39;ve noticed that it&#39;s basically frowned upon to eject yourself from a conversation, but is there a way to do it while maintaining proper bearing? TSgt Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:16:50 -0500 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-anything-wrong-with-checking-yourself-out-of-a-confrontation-with-a-coworker-when-things-start-to-get-too-heated?n=2178435&urlhash=2178435 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Absolutely, There are occasions when it is better to revisit the issue when heads are cooler. It is all about how one exits the conversation that can become an issue. Calmly exiting a heated situation will enable an individual to maintain their position. Losing your cool weakens your foundation. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:18:13 -0500 2016-12-21T14:18:13-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-anything-wrong-with-checking-yourself-out-of-a-confrontation-with-a-coworker-when-things-start-to-get-too-heated?n=2178480&urlhash=2178480 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hell no, there is nothing wrong with it. If the conversation is becoming heated and is looking like it&#39;s gonna go south real quick, then take yourself and advance in the opposite direction and return to the topic when tempers aren&#39;t flared. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:33:59 -0500 2016-12-21T14:33:59-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-anything-wrong-with-checking-yourself-out-of-a-confrontation-with-a-coworker-when-things-start-to-get-too-heated?n=2178551&urlhash=2178551 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you&#39;re the junior in rank, be extremely careful HOW you exit the situation. Exiting itself, if done wrong, can be taken as disrespect. CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:59:35 -0500 2016-12-21T14:59:35-05:00 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00