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You know that when people are mean or they say things that come off defensive or abrasive? How do you respond? The way you react to situations says a lot about your character. So...

Do you come back with someone just as defensive? Or do you pull back like you've been wounded? Or do you smile and try to be kind?

If you react defensively, the conversation only elevates to a point of constant aggravation. Like you are in a competition for who is quicker with their comebacks and who has been in a worse situation.

If you react wounded, then you play the guilt trip on that person. They hurt your feelings and you make them know that.

If you react kindly, then you are, in my opinion, reacting in the best way possible. Responding positively eliminates a stacking of problems and a guilt trip. 

"Kill them with kindness."

It's a phrase that we've all heard before. It's the best way to respond to people. So the next time someone is ugly or they come off a bit abrupt, try to kill them with kindness. They'll be so stunned by your polite comebacks that they won't be able to further the argument. (And you'll feel awesome by not stooping to their level.)

catch you later,

Karleigh

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; // Matthew 5:44 (KJV)