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If a U.S. manager is trying to close a deal with a Latin American manager but has not heard back for quite some time. The U.S. manager is getting nervous that if he/she waits too long, he/she will miss out on any backup options lost while waiting for the Latin American counterpart. What should the U.S. manager do? How can he/she tell when it is time to drop the deal?
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