Again and again on the cross "Cross, Tack or Duck" decisions come to the sailor.
Strategically, it is important not to give up one's own strategy recklessly because of such a situation.
Tactically, after a successful leverage situation, it can make sense to realise the profit by means of a cross manoeuvre and to "achieve" this advantage.
See: Tilo Schnekenburger on his website http://www.schnekenburger.click