to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reacting
faire une pause mentale et observer ses sentiments avant de réagir (faire une pause mentale et observer ses sentiments avant de réagir)
"He learned to pause within before saying something hurtful."
"Il a appris à pauser en soi avant de dire quelque chose de blessant." (Il a appris à **pauser en soi** avant de dire quelque chose de blessant)
to gain control of another company by buying it
to make internal changes to adapt to new conditions
to start speaking after a period of silence or tension
to criticize or speak negatively about someone or something
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
to exchange something for a better option