HiveComb

Recently, I've been trying to control myself in a way where I don't allow certain words that people say affect me, especially when I know for a fact that what they're saying isn't true. But sometimes, there's always one or two things that I hear that I just can't shake off or ignore, so I find myself thinking about it over and over again. Today, I've brought one of those things to you guys.

Earlier this year, while a meeting was being held on who the next president at my hostel should be, the caretaker had suggested putting me in the position, but I had quickly rejected it and had asked for another position instead, one that wouldn't require me to interact directly with the other occupants at the hostel and I had my reasons.

You see, I've always had a very simple understanding when it comes to avoiding problems or quarrel. I believe that if I don't talk to you, then we both wouldn't have a reason to be enemies, or at least it reduces the chances of any of us getting pissed off at one another because I believe a huge part of misunderstanding happens when you and someone exchange words. So if we don't interact, there would be no need to exchange anything.

I have always believed in that and it has always worked for me, helping me keep my peace and not having any form of trouble with anyone. Unfortunately, not everyone sees things my way, my caretaker for example thinks I'm taking the cowardly way out.

He always complains everytime they try to give me more responsibility and I turn it now. To him, he believes I'm only running away from responsibilities, something a real man shouldn't do. Now, although I do not think that is true, I would like to hear what you people have to say on the issue.

Is my method a good one (even though it has proven to be very effective), or is this me just lying to myself about avoiding troubles, when in reality the only thing I'm avoiding is responsibilities.