One way is to stay calm. If you get angry too, it'll just make the situation worse. For example, if a child is screaming in a store, just stand there quietly and wait for them to stop.
One kid tantrum story is about a little boy at a grocery store. He wanted a big bag of candies but his mom said no. So he started screaming at the top of his lungs, kicking his legs and rolling on the floor. People around were staring but the mom just calmly waited for him to calm down.
One of the best toddler tantrum stories I've heard was when my friend's little boy wanted a specific toy at the store. When she said no, he threw himself on the floor, kicking and screaming. He even tried to roll under the shelves. It was quite a scene, but in the end, she distracted him with a small treat and he calmed down.
A 1 - year - old might have a temper tantrum during mealtime. My neighbor's child, who is 1 year old, used to throw tantrums when given vegetables. One day, his parents tried to feed him some broccoli. As soon as the fork with broccoli got close to his mouth, he started yelling and shaking his head. He pushed the plate away and started crying. Eventually, they had to find a creative way to mix the vegetables with something he liked to get him to eat.
A colleague of mine had a meltdown during a meeting. He didn't like the new project plan and started shouting, slamming his fists on the table, and storming out of the room. It disrupted the whole meeting and made everyone feel uncomfortable. He later apologized, but the damage was done.
Lack of emotional control also plays a part. Some people never learned how to manage their emotions well as they grew up. So when faced with disappointment or minor annoyances, like being in a traffic jam, they can't keep their cool and have a temper tantrum.
My cousin's toddler had a tantrum in the middle of a shopping mall. He wanted to ride the escalator up and down repeatedly. When she said it was time to go, he started to scream and grabbed onto the railing. People were staring, but she managed to pick him up and walk away quickly. It was really embarrassing for her at that moment.
Sure. One time at a supermarket, a little kid wanted a big lollipop. When his mom said no, he started stomping his feet and shouting, 'But I want it!' Then he threw himself on the floor and rolled around while people stared. It was hilarious.
I knew a man who got really angry during a meeting at work because his idea wasn't immediately accepted. He banged his fist on the table, stood up abruptly and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. It was quite embarrassing for everyone there.