When was the last time you had a heated argument with someone? Remember the screaming and yelling? Maybe even some flying objects in the air? It can be irritating, right? What about when you have an argument, and suddenly the other person withdraws and gives you the silent treatment? I don't know about you, but most people, including myself, find the silent treatment is not only irritating but annoying. It has a much longer and more profound effect. As a teenager, I was stubborn and wouldn't compromise, even after I knew that the other person was right. I have a cousin that grew up in Germany. We spent most of our summers together arguing with each other. The most annoying for me was when in the middle of our argument, she would say: "Okay, you ‘have your right' and I have my peace." Then she would ignore my nagging and voice raising. "Come on, let's get to the bottom of it," I would say, thinking as long as the bottom of it is what I am saying. That silence her, I found the most frustrating thing in my life!