The four words that destroys more lives than any other thing is “What will people think ?”. Our lives are a journey and interestingly, we are all in charge of what road we will travel on. People will always talk no matter what and that is one thing I truly understand. Their actions towards you will inadvertently affect your decisions. Recently, I noticed how people giving us praises can make us happy and concurrently we feel sad when they spit on our efforts.
It is hard not to smile back when they feel proud of your achievements and give you that warm handshake. This also makes it harder when you fail and you are looked at with disgust.

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What is one expected to do then?

My solution to this issue is simple. Making it a point to never acknowledge the reactions will keep your head always straight in the game. I personally have developed an attitude towards such people in my life. I give them a fake- smile anytime they pass compliments and when they start criticizing my actions, I still give them that same fake-smile.

Why the fake-Smile?

People can change. By being rude to someone for passing a comment you didn’t like, you are creating an unnecessary enmity which could cost you someday. Smiling even if it is fake creates a blissful atmosphere which surely can get you a favor when your paths cross again. No one knows tomorrow but that doesn’t mean ponder to everyone’s whims. We should be wise in our dealings with those we don’t “like”.