Anger is often a result of misunderstanding other people's actions and assigning our own meaning to them. For example, someone who struggles with anger might say, "He cut me off on purpose! He was out to get me!" or "She was in my face, waving her finger and yelling at me. She deserved to be hit!" These thoughts fuel a cycle of rage; if the "perpetrator" intentionally and maliciously attacked, the "victim" has no choice but to retaliate
However, considering other perspectives and regulating emotions an manage anger. Instead of assuming the worst, you could consider, "They may not have seen me, or maybe they had a bad day. t has nothing to do with me personally."
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