Some people can snap at any slightest provocation. Not being able to withstand the hit when being shot at.

Actually it takes experience and grace for one not to retaliate or respond when being provoked. Sometimes you get to understand after catching the ball that, the offenders actually enjoys the pain they cause you when they see you respond angrily.

In all, we should try not to respond to everything or every word or comments that is been thrown at us.

Nice writeup @samsmith1971