FOR BEING A PEACE-MAKER

DON'T think that the people you like are always right.
DO recognize that when we like people it is human to be prejudiced in their favour.Of course we should also allow for the fact that there could be something to be said for the other side.
DON'T think you have to say something because everybody else is talking.
DO recognize the value of listening and holding your tongue until you are sure of what you want to say.Think well before you join in arguments and discussions,especially when these are becoming heated and emotional.
DO recognize that,right or wrong,people have to decide for themselves,and that you can undo any good you may have done by getting cross with them
DON'T ever think to tell people what other people have said about them.
DO recognize how unfair it is to repeat what somebody may have said on impulse or at a moment of irritation or disappointment.Left alone,these matters will usually sort themselves out given time.
DON'T think that being a peace-maker means interfering and lecturing people.
DO recognize the value of example.Show people you like them and you are sorry and hurt when they ar hurting one another.
DONT think that because you feel strongly and sympathize you always have to become actively involved.
DO recognize how it can help to remain calm and detached. People are more likely to listen ,and then it may be possible to persuade them to settle their differences,or agree to differ,and part better friends.
The ideas of this article were inspired by life in SJCET