3 Signs of a Hidden Insult: How to React to Them Correctly
Have you ever been in a situation where your interlocutor didn’t seem to say anything offensive, and his tone was friendly or sympathetic, but after his words your mood suddenly deteriorated?
Chances are you've had to deal with some kind of hidden insult.
This unpleasant phenomenon can be recognized by the following signs.
1. The comment was made casually during a conversation, so it came as a surprise to you and caught you off guard.
2. You felt that the words of your interlocutor humiliated you.
3. There is some truth in what he says, but it is surrounded by many false assumptions or conclusions.
This behavior cannot be ignored.
There are many tactics you could take in response to an insult, but perhaps the simplest and most effective way is to directly tell your opponent that their words offend you.
Your goal is to convey to your interlocutor that ambiguous hints and omissions hurt you and that you speak frankly and expect the same from him.
In addition, suggest that your opponent not be shy and directly tell you what complaints he has.
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