“Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change,” as Jesse Jackson said.
Introduction
A popular phrase used nowadays among the youth in our nation is the term “salty.” Often misconstrued by the older generations as the taste opposite of sweet. In a sense, someone that is considered to be salty is the opposite of sweet. They are often bitter because of something that has happened, and they behave quite the opposite of what would be considered a sweet disposition. This makes them unhappy as well as the people around them. The two main problems with being salty are being defensive, and not letting go of the past.
The negative effects on salty people …show more content…
Now raise your hand if you think that this person is affecting your educational progress. Hindrance to your educational process is a very concerning matter, and is imperative that this matter is addressed. Focusing on the wrong things in school will lead to lack of attention, poor grades and test scores, and difficulty in retaining knowledge. Whether you are the one that is salty, or not, it ultimately comes down to what you decide to do about your predicament.
Aside from the way saltiness affects you in school, your personal and social lives will also be impacted negatively. It’s important to think about the way being salty damages relationships and friendships. People that are defensive are not pleasant to talk to, and take almost everything you say as an insult. People that will not let go of their past make you wonder if they will ever move on and realize that their life is still going …show more content…
It is also very easy to help others stop being salty. If the problem with being salty is being defensive, it is important to stop and consider if your pride is really worth defending your mistake. Most of the time, we defend our wrongdoing just because we do not want ourselves to look bad. Consider whether hurting other people is worth it. If you are the victim of a defensive person, let them know it is ok to be wrong and admit their mistake. Let them know that you will not judge them for whatever they are being salty about.
When moving on is the problem, it takes a little more effort to stop being salty. Think about why the situation bothers you. If you made a mistake or missed an opportunity, work towards getting better instead of dwelling on the past. You will get a lot more things done if you learn to keep living your life. It is not worth being salty when you still have a lot of opportunities in your future. When someone else is caught up in things that happened before, tell them that they have many possibilities in their future to make up for their past. It is easier to stop being salty if someone is there to help you move past your