When You Want To De Escalate A Conversation messages in a Direct tone

I think we’re both getting a bit worked up—maybe we pause?

I care more about understanding than winning this.

I think we both need a breather.

I’d like to keep this constructive.

Let’s reset and try again.

Can we slow this down a bit?

I think we’re talking past each other right now.

Can we pause for a bit?

Maybe we can try again with a calmer approach.

Let’s not let this get out of hand.