Offensively Offensive

We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. ~Abraham Lincoln

People get offended easily, does it matter? To a certain extent it does. However, opposition can sometimes be a sign of going in the right direction. Nevertheless, you should always try to get along with people. Don't look for fights, look for friends, and you'll find you live a happier and much safer life.

When dealing with everything in life, you should be polite. Like the old saying about a gentle answer turning wrath, so you should pick gentle words to defuse situations. If you are dealing with people who get offended, the best way to deal with them is not to try an antagonize them. You would be surprised how a little patience and non-confrontational words can make a situation better.

Although, there will be people who do things to get a reaction or some who just want a fight, sometimes the best thing you can do is be polite and ignore them. Sometimes listening helps. However, other times you will need to take decisive action. Certain behavior is inappropriate and you will have to take action.

Anyhow, there is no such thing as a life long enemies. In life, you don't have that one main nemesis that goes against you head to head. And if you do so happen to have that long life enemy, then that is highly unfortunate. But either way if you do, it's not really them that is the problem. Yes, to a large extent it is, but at the end of the day its you. 

Why? The reason is because that person is someone you will meet over and over again until you finally are able to deal with that type of person. Then you'll be able to move on with life. It does take time, but this person is only one out of many.

So, should you be afraid to offend people? Yes, no, you shouldn't be afraid to offended people to do the right thing or live your life. However, don't look to offend people. Why start a fight when you don't have to? Look at the bigger picture, we are all humans and no one  is the enemy. We're all people just living this life. While holdings hands is probably not going to happen with everyone. Just try a different approach, see a human, and you might see things differently, compassion when you can, and always politeness at every opportunity.