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Which of these actions shows poor judgment in handling a disagreement with a friend?

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
Ignoring the friend permanently

Poor Judgment Actions in Friend Disagreements

When handling a disagreement with a friend, it's important to use good judgment to maintain the relationship. Let's look at the options provided to understand which action demonstrates poor judgment.

Identifying Poor Judgment

The action that shows poor judgment in handling a disagreement with a friend is ignoring the friend permanently. This approach completely shuts down communication and prevents any chance of resolving the underlying issue or misunderstanding. It can deeply hurt the friend and damage the friendship beyond repair, indicating a lack of maturity and effective conflict-resolution skills.

Evaluating Other Actions

The other options represent more constructive ways to manage disagreements:

  • Talking calmly to resolve it: This is a positive approach that encourages open communication and mutual understanding, which is key to resolving conflicts effectively.
  • Taking time to cool off: This is a sensible strategy. Stepping back allows emotions to settle, making it easier to discuss the issue calmly and rationally later. It shows self-awareness and emotional control.
  • Writing a letter to express your feelings: This can be a helpful tool, especially if direct conversation is difficult. It allows you to articulate your thoughts and feelings clearly and gives the friend time to process them without immediate confrontation.

Therefore, permanently ignoring a friend is the action that clearly displays poor judgment when dealing with a disagreement.

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