Is It OK to Not Respond for an Hour or Two?

i learned this as a youth sports coach, and then i later reinforced it when my son started playing varsity sports at the high school level. It is not ok to put your head in the sand and hope it goes aways. But i think perfectly acceptable to not respond or do nothing for at least an hour or two - especially if it means that you're going to go fine what it is that can help you find a better amental stare.