Rude Comments

Unfortunately, ignorant comments/people are not going away.  Knowing how to deal with them is a life skill.  A smile, a kind gesture is usually welcomed by all.  However, some people have not been taught to be kind/courteous/wise and positive conversationalists.  It is not in them.  The reality is that we need to win.  By that, I mean civility and wisdom need to win, even if it means a red face.  Yes, it is a battle, but it is a battle that can only be won by not being the same as the offender.  It is a different type of warfare.  It basically boils down to this: the contest between the civilized and the uncivilized.  Humility is superior to arrogance.  "I am so proud and smart, and I can say anything I want."  No.  Absolutely not.