If any of the rude people you try to handle are close to you, it would be wise to have an open and helpful conversation with them and tell them specific examples of what in their way they talked to you really offended you. Rather than speaking in general point out the things that caused problems and also mention what you’d like to see happen differently in the future, not as a way of attacking, but as a way of making your interactions easier and less stressful.
Essentially, the point is not to scold or shame, but to pave the way for better communication so that you can avoid this problem in the future.
Don’t Respond To Rudeness With Rudeness
Answering to rudeness with rudeness won’t take you anywhere. Trust me, I’ve done that in the past and I know for sure that it rarely helps the situation. On the contrary, it may just land you hot water.
If you can manage to keep your cool and not let yourself get too caught up in the heat of the moment, you’ll feel better about yourself and the entire situation in general. And if you think that staying calm would leave you with the impression that you are suppressing your emotions, you are wrong. Not only you are not doing that, but you are showing the kind of attitude that would make you feel even better about yourself later on.
When All Else Fails, Kill ‘Em With Kindness
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