07-10-2015, 05:09 AM
Thanks opihikao,
I understand there are some things best left unsaid.
People will line up at the grill on a weekend barbeque for a hot dog, but if you try to explain to them how sausage is made, you're the bad guy, or gal.
It's often difficult for the average person to understand that human emotions, foibles and instincts play into any confrontational situation, on both sides. I've been behind the scenes often enough to know that's part of human nature. But you're right, there are people who would like to believe we are at our best 100% of the time, and one slip because you're tired, or sick, or just had enough to deal with on that particular day is all that's required to brand a person as "bad" or "crazy" from that point on. If it fits a narrative, and an opinion can be formed, there's no need to pay attention any more, because you "know" what that person, or that group is like.
I understand there are some things best left unsaid.
People will line up at the grill on a weekend barbeque for a hot dog, but if you try to explain to them how sausage is made, you're the bad guy, or gal.
It's often difficult for the average person to understand that human emotions, foibles and instincts play into any confrontational situation, on both sides. I've been behind the scenes often enough to know that's part of human nature. But you're right, there are people who would like to believe we are at our best 100% of the time, and one slip because you're tired, or sick, or just had enough to deal with on that particular day is all that's required to brand a person as "bad" or "crazy" from that point on. If it fits a narrative, and an opinion can be formed, there's no need to pay attention any more, because you "know" what that person, or that group is like.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves