1) <span> listen to the side of the other
2) </span><span>Mistakes, even small ones, can erode one's credibility someone made a mistake.
3)</span><span>. Fear of someone or somebody, loss of face, whether real or perceived, anger, and surprisingly even excitement can all result in unintended conflict.
4)</span><span>Cooler heads prevail in even the most difficult conflicts.
5)</span><span> And when you're maintaining your calm, it will be easier for others involved to get back to the task at hand.
6)</span><span>Before you allow an escalation, ask questions. It won't cause any loss of face, and may result in a quick resolution.</span>
Answer:
Torvald means that if he lets his wife does what she wants or get away with certain acts he will become the laughing stock of the town. For the time it was crucial that the man was the leader of the household so if it looks like he has lost that authority it will damage his reputation.
Explanation:
Because in those times, African Americans were rarely believed in court and he was afraid that even if he told to truth, he would be found guilty.
It's a use of literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narritives. I found this on google.