Saturday, Sept. 13/14

My first reaction to this quote was humour, but after some reflection, I decided that it was pertinent. 

I certainly have felt this way during some situations. Has this ever happened to you? You are face to face, and the person is just going on and on, your eyes have long since glazed over and they appear  to be going to continue well into the night. 

They are determined to prove that they are right and you are wrong. Most of the time it isn't even that important, to you, but to a person that would rather be right than be happy, it is paramount. The person's voice is getting louder, his demeanor, increasingly threatening... all this for what? Usually, this is some inconsequential little difference of opinion that they are unable to let go.  This is where the mute button comes in, or you wish it could. However, your reaction to this encounter is pressing all the person's buttons, and they are getting more and more angry. What are you to do?

Stand still and face the person, smile at him, show him that you are nonthreatening. I have found, though, that the smile makes them angrier, if they are already in that state.

The best solution is to walk away, although, this could leave the person chasing after you to continue the tirade. But walking away is still the answer. This is a temper tantrum, truly childish behaviour, and usually has to run it's course. You, of course, do not have to subject yourself to it.

"Being strong doesn't always mean you have to fight the battle. True strength is being adult enough to walk away from the nonsense with your head held high." unknown

So in the absence of a mute button, exit stage left.