In a one-time game, a 'Proposer' is given $100 and must offer a portion of it to a 'Responder'. The Responder, whose personal preferences are unknown to the Proposer, can either accept the offer (in which case they both get the agreed-upon shares) or reject it (in which case both get $0). To formulate an offer that has the best chance of maximizing their own earnings, which of the following is the most critical consideration for the Proposer?
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