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How to Respond Dignified to a Rude Person: 3 Phrases That Boors Fear
04.10.2024 12:39
Probably, every person has had to deal with rudeness from people they know and don’t know well.
Unfortunately, not all people know how to respond correctly to rude remarks.
The main rule: you can't be rude in response. Your ill-mannered interlocutor is probably trying to get just that reaction from you.
In many cases, silence and ignoring the boor prove effective.
However, there are many situations when it is impossible to remain silent.
There are three witty phrases that help to put an insolent person in his place.
"Thank you for showing your true colors"
Ironically thank the person who was rude to you.
And show him that with his behavior he is only making things worse for himself.
"Have you had your say? I hope you feel better."
Sympathize with the boor, and at the same time hint at the true reason for his behavior.
Show that rudeness is connected with the desire of the interlocutor to "speak out". In this way you will instantly neutralize all his statements addressed to you.
Usually, impudent people are at a loss when their interlocutors skillfully combine sympathy with an analysis of the current situation.
"You're pretty good at being rude. Where did you learn to do that?"
This kind of irony also “works” in most cases.
The boor finds himself in a difficult situation: answering the question asked is stupid, continuing to be rude is also stupid, and silence will be perceived as an admission of defeat in a conflict situation.
