Don't tolerate being shouted at.

As if you haven't noticed, the world has become a more shrill, loud and aggressive place. Everyone wants your attention, money or aid, and they aren't concerned about disrupting your peace and harmony to get it. Don't allow them. When a news reporter delivers a story with blaring sensationalism...switch channels. When radio and TV ads assault you with boisterous insensitivity...tune them out. When family members or coworkers voice their wants with inconsiderate loudness, turn a deaf ear until they can address you with civility. Points can be argued, wishes conveyed, products sold, and news reported...without having to subject you to stressful shouting. Demand better.

Posted Friday, February 03, 2012