TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2178428 <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? Is there anything wrong with checking yourself out of a confrontation with a coworker when things start to get too heated? 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2178428 <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? Is there anything wrong with checking yourself out of a confrontation with a coworker when things start to get too heated? 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 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. Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2016 2:18 PM 2016-12-21T14:18:13-05:00 2016-12-21T14:18:13-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 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. Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2016 2:33 PM 2016-12-21T14:33:59-05:00 2016-12-21T14:33:59-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 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. Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2016 2:59 PM 2016-12-21T14:59:35-05:00 2016-12-21T14:59:35-05:00 2016-12-21T14:16:50-05:00