The answer is respond, keeping your emotions in check. Reacting is immediate and emotional; responding means you pause and stay in control.
Shutting it down on the spot, ignoring the client, or walking away from the chair all let the moment control you instead of the other way around. Staying composed and responding thoughtfully is what keeps the interaction professional, even when the client isn't.
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