Witnessed an accident. 2 policemen were trying to bring the bike up. At the pavement was a Malay guy lying in an awkward position. Standing above him was a couple. I figured the guy was the motorcylist since he was wearing a black leather jacket on a sunny afternoon and the 2 persons standing with him were the ones in the car prolly involved in the accident.
So.... the lady was literally talking down to the motorcylist. She looked like she was trying to blame him for the cause of the accident. He remained quiet and didn't say anything. I think he was in pain. After a while, the woman stopped talking. As I waited at the traffic lights, that scene brought me to think about other situations where people are defensive and are quick to point fingers so that they would not seem to be in the wrong. I heard of many situations like that from different ones too. They talk non-stop, as if they would sound right if the other party doesn't respond as quickly.
What should my response be in situations like that? Stay cool-headed, if I am in the wrong, spologise, if not, listen and hear that person out, listen and discern all that the other party has to say, pray for wisdom, then logically pan out everything for the other party while remaining cool.
The loudest voice doesn't win all the time.
The more you talk, the more the other party wants to continue to refute you and let you see his/her point. If you want peace, just let the other party say his/her peace first.
Even if someone makes the most noise, it doesn't mean that they are right.
Empty vessels make the most noise. (My mum made me memorize this proverb when I was in Primary 1) hee.
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