Problems vs. Situations

Going for a walk on a rainy day can be a problem. The solution is to use a raincoat or an umbrella.

Traffic on a rainy day is going to be slower. That is merely a situation – something that cannot be solved.

When we call something a problem, we ought to be able to do something about it. Otherwise, let us call it a situation.

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