171. When having a heated discussion with someone, I:
Am able to control my emotions.
Control my emotions reasonably well, with maybe the occasional outburst.
Try to control my emotions but mostly fail.
Almost always lose control of my emotions.
172. When someone makes it a point to push my buttons, I:
Counter with an annoying or offensive comment.
Walk away and end the conversation then and there.
Tell the person off. If someone instigates a fight with me, I won't back down.
Become upset and let the person know that I don't appreciate unscrupulous attacks.
Ignore the person's attempt to instigate me.
173. If someone who is usually calm snaps at me, I:
Assume that he or she is having a bad day.
May be offended initially, but I often come to the realization that he or she is probably having a bad day.
Get defensive and snap back.
Reconsider my opinion about that person.