The recent video on an elderly being bullied by a young couple got
many netizens angry. Some netizens condemn the actions and are keen to
identify the couple to public shame them. This also led to some distress
for a lady who was wrongly identified.
While public shaming
seems the easiest way to achieve an agenda (get even, seek justice, send
out warning), I hope we understand that we are using negativity against
negativity, which is probably fuelled by another negative emotion called anger.
Somehow, I think this incident wouldn't have happened if there is more
tolerance, understanding and kindness, i.e. more positive energy. If the
seat is "choped" and taken, the young couple could have shared the
table or at least gently tell the Uncle it is taken. Of course, it takes
both hands to clap, Uncle could have shifted elsewhere if the table had
no more seats left, when politely informed by the couple that the table
is taken. When everyone can respect one another, there will be peace.
I hope we achieve some positive outcome out of this incident. Amid the
stress and pressure we face daily, together with all other negative
emotions like anger, frustration, let's try to be more tolerant, treat
others how we want others to treat us and give a little more kindness.
It makes our community better and makes us happier. Because in an
incident like this where negative emotions were overflowing, no one
(young couple, Uncle, Uncle daughter, netizens) wins.
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