Dementia?

It occurs to me this morning that God doesn’t want us reacting to people when we are short tempered.  Last evening I reacted in kind to a woman who shouted her greeting and birthday greetings to me across the lobby and lounge area.  My reaction should have been to pray and let God guide me.  However, Satan/my temper was in charge, and I was already fretting about something else. 

I attended a Zoom workshop on dementia yesterday and this might explain why people can’t understand that shouted greetings are enjoyable for them but upsetting to the receiver.  With a big smile they repeat the joy they receive from the greeting and they seriously don’t really hear about your discomfort.   This should be interesting, please give me any helpful suggestions.