People's reaction to conflict can have many effects on both them and those around them. It shows character, or lack thereof, and can also show someone's maturity and responsibility of their own emotions. There are many different types of people, meaning many different types of responses to conflict; both positive and negative. It's not hard to react angrily to conflict, but it is hard to respond responsibly and respectfully even if the person or thing causing you the conflict isn't showing you the same courtesy.
To respond to conflict in a negative manner would mean showing a lack in self control toward the source of the conflict without first trying to fix the situation. In a book I am reading “Things Fall Apart” there is a character named Okonkwo who is known for having a quick temper. In the story there is an altercation between him and his second wife; after hearing her mumble under her breath, Okonkwo instantly takes after her with a gun and shoots. Luckily she was unharmed, and although he wouldn't show it, he was relieved. This could have been a tragic effect of a reaction to conflict. If self control was present the possibility of her being shot would be none; even if she was in the wrong. …show more content…
I live in a household with two happily married parents and two siblings. With that said I am not take out the that there is conflict in the home. When my parents are going through something, whether it be an argument, or stress of paying bills, I never see them yell at each other or threaten each other. If there is a problem them sit down and discuss that the issue is in a calm mellow tone. This is a perfect example of how to positively deal with conflict because they are assessing the situation, finding a solution, and deciding how to act on that solution without any
To respond to conflict in a negative manner would mean showing a lack in self control toward the source of the conflict without first trying to fix the situation. In a book I am reading “Things Fall Apart” there is a character named Okonkwo who is known for having a quick temper. In the story there is an altercation between him and his second wife; after hearing her mumble under her breath, Okonkwo instantly takes after her with a gun and shoots. Luckily she was unharmed, and although he wouldn't show it, he was relieved. This could have been a tragic effect of a reaction to conflict. If self control was present the possibility of her being shot would be none; even if she was in the wrong. …show more content…
I live in a household with two happily married parents and two siblings. With that said I am not take out the that there is conflict in the home. When my parents are going through something, whether it be an argument, or stress of paying bills, I never see them yell at each other or threaten each other. If there is a problem them sit down and discuss that the issue is in a calm mellow tone. This is a perfect example of how to positively deal with conflict because they are assessing the situation, finding a solution, and deciding how to act on that solution without any