You have not been getting along with another member of your shift. What started as mean-spirited off hand comments and jokes on his part has escalated into confrontations before and after your shifts. You have tried to ignore this problem in the past. You are well-liked by other members on your shift, and your coworker is not. However, as the conflict continues, you find yourself arguing back, and you are worried that the verbal arguments will escalate into physical arguments. Which of the following would be best for you to do first in this situation?

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You have not been getting along with another member of your shift. What started as mean-spirited off hand comments and jokes on his part has escalated into confrontations before and after your shifts. You have tried to ignore this problem in the past. You are well-liked by other members on your shift, and your coworker is not. However, as the conflict continues, you find yourself arguing back, and you are worried that the verbal arguments will escalate into physical arguments. Which of the following would be best for you to do first in this situation?