Recall a specific incident when someone’s words offended you. Describe what was said, how it made you feel, and what actions you took in response. Reflect on whether your response helped resolve the situation or changed how you think about communication. September 15

One time at work an older guy called me spoiled and stupid. I was cutting tile and accidentally broke the tile. It was my first year actually doing tile work and I messed up a couple times. However he took this chance to say I had an easy life and that I was stupid. He started tripping and started to argue with me. This man was in his 40s arguing with a 16 year old. I told him to stop playing with me, I wasn't gonna get everything right the first time. He then said I was lucky to have papers and that I was entitled and all that. He said he was a laborer for over 20 years and never had oppurtinty. I got mad and told him off, as I know many undocumented people who have had succesful contracting businesses. It ain't my fault he spent all his damn money on beer and didn't take advantage of all that experience he racked up. In the end I told him keep talking, either way I'm gon be his boss ina couple years. Looking back I could've handled it better but it offended me