Sept 15

 One time, a classmate made a comment about how I “wasn’t smart enough” to answer a question in front of the whole class. At first, I felt embarrassed and angry because their words made me feel small. Instead of lashing out, I calmly told them that their comment was disrespectful and continued with my work. Later, they apologized, and I realized that handling the situation calmly kept it from escalating. That experience taught me that communication is more effective when you express your feelings respectfully instead of reacting with anger.