This document provides a guide on why fighting should be avoided. It defines fighting as attempting to harm or gain power over an adversary through blows or weapons. Reasons for fighting include impulsiveness, arrogance, wanting to harm others, and not wanting to lose. The document recommends preventing fighting by not negatively comparing oneself to others, creating personal space, learning to negotiate, respecting others, managing anger in constructive ways, staying calm, and only intervening in fights when capable of resolving issues. Case studies of 2008 Tibetan riots resulting from demonstrations show fighting can be impactful and harmful, leading to many lives and deaths.