If you really think about it, is it a choice?
2006-12-15 01:33:47 · 24 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
ABSOLUTELY!!
Each person has the ability to dismiss other people's stupidity or ignorance and not let it affect them.
It is a choice.
2006-12-15 01:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by ~MIMI~ 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It is a choice to "stay offended"
Getting offended may be a gut feeling... but you can choose to let it go and to try to understand the situation.
2006-12-15 09:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mindy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We choose both our emotions and our reactions. Controlling ourselves comes with practice but it is always possible. People who think otherwise just do not have the desire or the experience to control themselves. There is no reason to ever be offended, it is always a choice.
2006-12-15 09:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by jake_27_ky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A choice determined by the values one decides to keep in life. Sometimes by the values instilled by parents and religious influences. None the less we choose for ourselves. So the answer is yes.
2006-12-15 09:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When our emotions get flared up by an insult, it's just a natural reaction to be offended. lt's our choice on how to react to that insult.
2006-12-15 09:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Either something offends you or it doesn't and it's all based on nurture which isn't a choice.
2006-12-15 09:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a choice because everyone can always choose their reaction.
I choose to react to pork chops.
2006-12-15 09:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2006-12-15 09:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so, most people get offended way too easily....like they're looking for an argument...
2006-12-15 09:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by minnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we choose how we react to other people's comments and actions. i personally don't like to get offended, so i try not to.
2006-12-15 09:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by too tall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋