always choose to be kind. you'll meet people who don't always show their best side, some sound rude, some complain a lot, some get annoyed or hurt easily. it's easy to take it personally, but try your best to stay kind anyway, as long as it doesn't cross your boundaries or make you feel humiliated. everyone has their own battles to face, and sometimes it's even with their own thoughts. some let their feelings spill out without meaning to, some are carrying heavy burdens, some are tired, hurting in ways you can't see. you don't have to fix them, but you can choose to be gentle. do not let their words or actions weigh you down, focus on the things that you have control over, your own reaction. let your actions reflect the person you want to be, not the frustration they show. for sometimes, a little kindness, even just a smile, a word, or patience, can make their day lighter. after all, it costs nothing to be a kind.