To prevent the other party from establishing a committed position,a negotiator could
A) give them the opportunity to evaluate the matter fully.
B) acknowledge the other's commitment.
C) reiterate the commitment.
D) make a joke about the commitment.
E) None of the above should be used to prevent the other party from establishing a committed position.

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Making a joke about the commitment can lighten the mood and potentially prevent the other party from taking their position too seriously, thus avoiding a firm commitment.

To Prevent the Other Party from Establishing a Committed Position,a