The person I have tried to get along with since first year college, just became my groupmate and who would have thought that we will get along. That was just an introduction. That person wasn't likable and people were saying bad things about her, mock her and so on. I tried to be her friend and there were times I get pissed with some of her out of the blue topics.

        During break, I called Ruth in the store room and had a little snack. Suddenly she asked me a favor, "Will you please be the one to talk to this person, I can't get along with her but you... I don't know how but at least she listens to you."

        "You have to say it kindly." Came my apathetic reply.

        It's funny when I remember. Did those words just came out from my mouth?

(Maybe at that time I was getting crazy. My head was aching and I had a terrible cold. I was also in a lot of pressure.)

        Then I continued, "Because she likes it when you say things nicely."

        Ruth replied in protest. "I did tell that person nicely!"

        "That's why you need to add a touch of kindness to it. You know us women if we have our period..." And I even cited an example.

        We had a good laugh, but still, Ruth insisted that I should do the talking and that the words came from me knowing that person is never going to listen to her. 

        I realized that there are things even when the situation isn't, or any other external factors are not good, but when done nicely yields to a beautiful outcome.

        Where have I read this? "A kind word takes away anger while a foul mouth creates a spark that spreads into a forest fire."