Handling tough situations at the door

I’ve been working as a bouncer for the last five years, and every weekend teaches me something new about crowd dynamics. Last Saturday, a small scuffle broke out over a spilled drink, but instead of escalating, I stepped in quickly, calmed both sides down, and got them to shake hands. It’s crucial to know how to diffuse situations before they escalate; anyone else have techniques that work for them?

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