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We're social beings and there are different temperaments. Friction and misunderstanding is inevitable. We all have traits that make us imperfect but a short temper spirals things out of control too fast.
Someone with a short temper is quick to anger. They have a tendency to make things personal escalate minute issues into mountains.
Take an attendant dealing with a rude customer, they could choose to ignore harsh remarks and prioritize their job or just lash out. One with a short temper calculates the effect of their words too late. They act then think!
The concept of payback is sometimes a lose-lose situation. If someone insults you, insulting them back doesn't make you even. People lose friends, their jobs or loved ones because of words said or actions displayed in the heat of anger.
Dealing with your short temper will make your social life easier since you'll accept people as they are. More importantly, is the great deal of heartache you'll save yourself. You'll handle extreme situations and remarks calmly.
If dealing with it on your own is proving heavy, see a psychologist.