Posted by Merle 1:
Their "surprise", or lack of it, is not the point. They are not the only people whom we influence with our behavior.
And one more time, responding in a manner unbecoming a lady or gentleman is poor form.
Should a third party become involved in an escalating confrontation, it could end tragically.
Those who cannot or will not govern their tongues should not carry weapons.
No, she was not, but that is irrelevant.Yes it does - but you seem to have missed my point. She wasn't at all polite.
When we arm ourselves, it is incumbent upon us to be polite and to remain so, regardless of what others may say or how they may conduct themselves.People who are rude shouldn't be surprised when others don't respond well.
Their "surprise", or lack of it, is not the point. They are not the only people whom we influence with our behavior.
And one more time, responding in a manner unbecoming a lady or gentleman is poor form.
Should a third party become involved in an escalating confrontation, it could end tragically.
Those who cannot or will not govern their tongues should not carry weapons.