what is the best way to avoid confrontation with people around us?
By tigeraunt
@tigeraunt (6326)
Philippines
October 25, 2009 4:53am CST
dear friends,
there are tons of people around us, of both genders, of various religions, various political back grounds. at times, our thoughts differ, this is quite natural, and we have confrontations that ultimately leads to quarrels and fighting.
it is better to keep quiet and surrender at the worst case. this will make the other person happy, he/she will feel that he ‘won’; get a false satisfaction. You are not going to lose any, anyway.
what do you think?ann
3 responses
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
25 Oct 09
Hey ann, you describe people I avoid. To me that's the only way to keep a peaceful mind. Mike.
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
26 Oct 09
hello mike,
i agree that when you know there will be confrontation, it is best not to say anything more that would add to the heat that will lead to misunderstanding.
thank you for always sharing your thoughts.
ann
ann
@savypat (20216)
• United States
25 Oct 09
I just close my mouth, nod my head a few time and smile. But I am always ready to duck in case this reaction makes them want to hit me. I am not into confrontation at
all, I know there are as many view points as there are people and if I let them talk I may even learn something new. Blessings
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
26 Oct 09
hello pat,
that is just the right way i guess. being defensive will lead you nowhere if the person doesnt seem to be reasonable to listen to your side. thank you so much for always sharing your thoughts.
ann
@Professor2010 (20156)
• India
17 Mar 10
Hi Ann like you i avoid confrontation, let the other party feel he won, if he feels satisfied, it is not going to do any harm to me, if i quarrel i not only feel sad i lose a friend and doctors have said anger is bad for my health
Bhuwan
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
dear professor,
the feeling would be very frustrating and i agree that anger is bad not just for the health.
happy mylotting.
ann
