Compassion is always the answer, for it is born of
love.  When you do not know how to
respond in the face of very human reactions, whether of another or even
yourself, turn on the compassion. 
Compassion does not say, “I agree with your actions.”  It does not say, “I like what you say.”  Compassion says, “I know that we as humans
are often less than loving, but inside each of us is a place where we are
equals.  From that place of pure spirit,
I connect with you and send you love.” 
That is compassion.