A very good Question must say, I too was bitten by this Bug a few years ago and now when you asked the question I seam to have the answer for myself at least
Attitude or Approach, Outlook, stance whatever you call it hear is how it works
Now let’s take this Example, If I were to look at the world through a Green Glass (Acting as a Filter) Everything would appear green to me, If Someone were dress in white they* appears Green to me Coz that’s the way I look at my World and my “Behavior” to a Great extent would be based on how “I” Look at things.
A few basic Factors That Controls Behavior
1) Instincts (What Comes Naturally)
2) Social and Cultural Influences
3) Beliefs
4) Genetics
5) Experience
6) “Attitude” which could be a Result of 1,2,3 & 4
All these against a Scenario the individual is subjected to
If a Stranger were to Slap Me How would I react?
I would Kick the Living Daylights Out of that person, I WOULD NOT ask why first, I wouldn’t Forgive, I wouldn’t Let it Go even if I couldn’t Put up a Fight
But, how would Gandhi have reacted?
And now ask yourself why? Follow the “Behavior” Backwards…..
This the Best Possible way I could put the point across!