When formal channels of communication break down, negotiators are permitted to finding alternatives and can use which of the following?
A) conversations over coffee breaks
B) separate meetings between chief negotiators outside of the formal sessions
C) off-the-record contacts between key subordinates
D) all of the answers are correct
E) none of the answers are correct

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All of the choices listed can be used as alternative channels of communication when formal channels break down. Conversations over coffee breaks, separate meetings between chief negotiators, and off-the-record contacts between key subordinates can all be effective ways to bridge gaps and reach a resolution.

When Formal Channels of Communication Break Down, Negotiators Are Permitted