Ugly scene

A while back, in a shopping centre in JB, I witnessed a rather ugly scene between a middle-aged man and a plump lady. Based on the lady's version of the story, the man's son had spilled some water on the floor. She, out of the goodness of her heart, had asked him (the father) to clean up the puddle. He, on the other hand, misinterpreted her intentions and felt that she was ordering him to clean the floor. He hurled vulgarities at her, taunted her about her size and even challenged her to a melt down. Refusing to back down, she fought right back with a vengeance.

So there I was all this time, feeling slightly exhilarated by the commotion going on...and thinking that if that man had any ounce of decency, he would leave the lady alone. Whilst behaving in that ghastly manner, did he ever stop to consider the feelings of his wife and the impact of his actions on his kids??

Friends of mine commented that the lady should have minded her own business as the incident took place in a public place. Was she really wrong in being civic minded and considerate towards other shoppers? I do not necessarily agree with what she had done, but I do admire her courage in standing up for what's right. Too many of us fail to speak our mind for fear of being chastised or to avoid public confrontations, and that isn't necessarily right as well!

Seriously, people just need to learn to be more open-minded and gracious. If you don't like what you hear, just walk away. There's really no need to create a ruckus over some split water. And when faced with a ruffian, don't fight back - just walk away and let him look ugly.

Why can't we show more love in this already very troubled world???