We’ve all been accused wrongly some time in our lives. How do we handle it? Not with anger, hurt and tears, but in a cool, collected way...
* If you’re unfairly accused, let others know of the true state of things at once. Do it calmly and clearly — if you lose your temper, people will stop listening or become defensive/offensive.
* If you don’t find a sympathetic ear, find a person who will hear you out — a teacher, a parent, a friend, or a brother or sister who believes in you.
* If you’ve been in trouble before, it may be easy for people to suspect you. So earn back your respect in their eyes by behaving with integrity.
* If what you’re accused of is trivial, sometimes it’s better to brush it off with a smile.
* If you’ve been accused of something serious it’s important to put your side of the story forward quickly and truthfully.
Just Remember!
* Respect your friends’ secrets if you don’t want to be wrongly accused of revealing them.
* Don’t accuse others without first getting proof of their wrongdoing.
* Putting the blame on someone else for what you have done wrong is sheer cowardice. Own up and quickly!
* If someone else is wrongly blamed, stand up for that person.
* Don’t pass the buck.