If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.
Romans 12:18
I was a Theatre Major in College and LOVED it! I loved performing in the plays that entertained my fellow students. It was wonderful actually studying and becoming the character I was to portray on stage. As a result, I have learned to notice when a person is "acting" or creating drama for attention.
Let's face it, we are deluged with the concept that being overly dramatic is the way to get people to pay attention to you. I have found quite the opposite to be true. Don't believe me? Come with me to any theater, coffee shop, restaurant, or other public place....within 15 minutes of sitting in a nice quiet corner someone (or group of someones) will inevitably appear, sit around my little haven, and start being loud.
And here's another thought about drama, it pops up in the office as "office politics" and it will pop up even in social media. Here's my point: Some people like to create drama for attention and to "poke the bear" to start an argument just for the purpose of arguing. If we fall into the trap of responding, then we have just walked onto the stage and become part of the drama.
Remember, you always have the opportunity to stay out of the drama. You also have the opportunity to simply wish them a nice day and walk away. Our natural instinct is to step up and fight back. However, we find this wise counsel in Proverbs 17:28: "Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning."
Leave drama for the actors! Be honest, real, sincere, and treat others as you want to be treated.
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