But agents didn't like him, questioning his bargaining strategies and frustrated they didn't have a bigger role in his union.

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We tested three strategies for stopping a rumor: outright denial, re-association and questioning confidence.

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But be wary of this line of questioning, says Karen Friedman, author of Shut Up and Say Something: Business Communication Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Influence Listeners.

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