Society has ingrained in us the need to firmly stand our ground, or else we run the risk of being preyed upon. Although that’s true to some extent, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to fight back every time and in the most obvious of ways. Most people mistakenly believe that the proper reaction to being attacked is to directly and immediately confront their aggressor. In many instances, however, these transparent responses are the worst ways to defend your honor. The foundation of these responses really has more to do with protecting your pride than anything else. As a result, we end up
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