How to Respond to Rude Comments with Dignity: Psychologists Identify 6 Ways
18.01.2024 12:39
Quite often, an unpleasant comment may arise in a company.
But a witty response to such a comment only occurs in films – it is much easier to insult a person than to respond to an insult.
Not everyone can boast of the ability to respond to negative comments.
Psychologists suggest adopting several methods.
What can be done in this situation?
Here are some ways.
- Clear and concise statement of position. Don't waste a lot of time lecturing or putting down.
- Take the assessment as sarcasm. You can say something like "it turns out there are people who actually think that way."
- Personal experience. You can directly say why the remark is unpleasant.
- Practice: Talk to different people to learn not to react emotionally to insults.
- Like-minded people. Try to find like-minded people in the company.
- Put yourself in someone else's shoes. In other words, set an example of good behavior.
We previously wrote about how to properly accept discomfort.
