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Hi, my name is Ben.<\/p>

A few weeks ago I was working on a house project. So I went to a home improvement store to get what I needed. But before going in I just sat in my car to have a few moments alone. Well that did not last long because the man who parked next to my car opened his door and hit my door.<\/p>

Naturally I was a little surprised, and upset. But to even more surprise \u2014 he was kind of frustrated that I was even concerned. He kind of shook his head, mumbled something under his breath, and tried to just get in his car and leave.<\/p>

I remembered going through a GodTools lesson on hostile conversations. And I asked him this question, \u201cDid I do something to offend you?\u201d And he said \u201cyes\u201d and that people make too big of a deal about small things.<\/p>

Even though he was the one who hit my car, I swallowed my pride and said, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry for offending you. I actually agree with you. But what do you mean by that?\u201d<\/p>

He ended up sharing that he had a friend who passed away the night before. So immediately I recognized why he was responding the way he was responding. He was angry, and sad.<\/p>

So I just asked him a few more questions and listened. I was even able to ask a few questions about his own spirituality, his faith background. Because usually these events bring up questions about one\u2019s purpose in relationship with God.<\/p>

By the end of the conversation, the man I was talking to at the beginning was totally different than at the end. It was a pleasant conversation. He ended up even apologizing for his response and thanked me for listening.<\/p>

What I learned is that just with a few questions and an apology you can diffuse a hostile conversation. You never know what battles a person is going through in the moment.<\/p>

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