When I came across the word “gripe,” I began contemplating whether I encounter any complaints or situations worth griping about. I then realized that in my daily life, I rarely have any gripes; I simply focus on my tasks for the day. Sometimes, when I observe SNS users griping about their family or societal issues, I feel as though I am objectively watching them vent their frustrations, much like scenes in a drama or movie. This is because such public outbursts are behaviors I refrain from doing in public, or even in my mind, on a daily basis (unless, of course, somebody treats me unfairly or acts disrespectfully toward me). Maintaining this emotional distance between the negativity on SNS and my own feelings is an invaluable asset for people like me who manage their own businesses.
