Well, some people seem to really enjoy getting angry. I don't, so I have a hard time understanding that approach. I find that anger kind of messes up the nervous system, and it leads to saying things without thinking which leads to further problems. But still, some people seem to enjoy it. Perhaps because it makes them feel powerful and righteous.

Humour and a moderate amount of self-criticism are useful in deflating the angry response.

I think another key may be how insecure a person feels about whether or not others respect him/her. If you reach the point of not being all that worried about it, you won't tend to get angry nearly so easily.

- LH