A large drunken guy in a bar insults Josh's girlfriend.Josh is very angry but he takes a few deep breaths and "counts to ten." These deep breaths and "counting to ten" will most likely
A) give the drunken guy an opportunity to apologize to Josh and his girlfriend.
B) cause Josh to react too slowly and give the drunken guy the opportuniity to hit Josh.
C) calm Josh so that he will make a rational decision not to fight.
D) prevent Josh from crying and making "a fool out of himself" in front of his girlfriend.

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Taking deep breaths and counting to ten is a common technique to calm down and prevent impulsive reactions. It allows Josh to think rationally and make a more informed decision, rather than reacting impulsively and potentially escalating the situation. Fighting the drunken guy could result in physical harm to both parties, legal repercussions, and damage to Josh's reputation. Therefore, calming down and choosing not to fight is the best course of action.

A Large Drunken Guy in a Bar Insults Josh's Girlfriend