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Sep 30, 2019 4:49 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Bearwoman
BearwomanBearwomanNorthgate, Ohio USA9 Threads 3,267 Posts
5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Rude people suck, but there's no way to get around it: you're going to run into one now and then. These are 5 great ways to deal with rude people.

1. Tell them you appreciate their perspective.

When someone is being rude to you, they don't expect graciousness, or any kind of positive emotions to come at them. If anything, it'll disarm them and make them realize you appreciate different viewpoints, including theirs.


2. Thank them.

Put on a smile and say "thank you." It's a subtle way to acknowledge their rudeness and opt out of engaging them on it. It shows you're in control of your emotions.

3. Tell them they're right.

Just because someone is rude doesn't make what they have to say incorrect. If someone rudely points something out, tell them they're right. It almost always gives them pause. They expect you to argue, not concede.

4. End the conversation.

There's nothing wrong with saying a conversation with a rude person is over. You're in charge of who you talk to about what. If you're being disrespected, walk away.

5. Laugh.

Because what's funnier than laughing in the face of a rude person?
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Sep 30, 2019 4:57 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Bearwoman: 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Rude people suck, but there's no way to get around it: you're going to run into one now and then. These are 5 great ways to deal with rude people.

1. Tell them you appreciate their perspective.

When someone is being rude to you, they don't expect graciousness, or any kind of positive emotions to come at them. If anything, it'll disarm them and make them realize you appreciate different viewpoints, including theirs.


2. Thank them.

Put on a smile and say "thank you." It's a subtle way to acknowledge their rudeness and opt out of engaging them on it. It shows you're in control of your emotions.

3. Tell them they're right.

Just because someone is rude doesn't make what they have to say incorrect. If someone rudely points something out, tell them they're right. It almost always gives them pause. They expect you to argue, not concede.

4. End the conversation.

There's nothing wrong with saying a conversation with a rude person is over. You're in charge of who you talk to about what. If you're being disrespected, walk away.

5. Laugh.

Because what's funnier than laughing in the face of a rude person?
I go #2 and #4. Kill them with kindness then end the conversation because a lot of people don't like to be ignored and not engage with them.

Silence is the key!

Great threadthumbs up
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Sep 30, 2019 5:38 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Friskyone: I go #2 and #4. Kill them with kindness then end the conversation because a lot of people don't like to be ignored and not engage with them.

Silence is the key!

Great thread
I’d like to know a comeback for people who always talk loudly. I think its rude but i’ve read where some people naturally talk loud because of their lung (air volume) size. Regardless, they have to know they bother people.
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Sep 30, 2019 5:43 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
galrads: I’d like to know a comeback for people who always talk loudly. I think its rude but i’ve read where some people naturally talk loud because of their lung (air volume) size. Regardless, they have to know they bother people.
rolling on the floor laughing another reason they speak loudly is because they, themselves are deaf or hard of hearing.

But your example can't help with that one, it's kinda like a person sitting or standing next is dropping silent but stinky fart, what do you say to them? Lol. RUN!super motorcycle rolling on the floor laughing
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Sep 30, 2019 5:50 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Friskyone: another reason they speak loudly is because they, themselves are deaf or hard of hearing.

But your example can't help with that one, it's kinda like a person sitting or standing next is dropping silent but stinky fart, what do you say to them? Lol. RUN!
Can’t run if you’re in an elevator with the loud or stinky person. rolling on the floor laughing
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Sep 30, 2019 5:50 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
galrads: Can’t run if you’re in an elevator with the loud or stinky person.
Awww man that sucks!frustrated barf

rolling on the floor laughing
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Sep 30, 2019 6:03 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
jono7
jono7jono7Out West, British Columbia Canada3 Threads 8,017 Posts
galrads: I’d like to know a comeback for people who always talk loudly. I think its rude but i’ve read where some people naturally talk loud because of their lung (air volume) size. Regardless, they have to know they bother people.
hiya galrads wave
I don’t think they always do.
jmho
I’ve worked where there were some ‘loud talkers’, and they were the kindest, sweetest folks. Just didn’t know. And sometimes it’s a cultural thang. One man’s joy is another man’s bother.

dunno
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Sep 30, 2019 6:04 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
jono7
jono7jono7Out West, British Columbia Canada3 Threads 8,017 Posts
galrads: Can’t run if you’re in an elevator with the loud or stinky person.
if it’s a child, you can always ask them to use their indoor voice.
grin
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Sep 30, 2019 6:40 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
jono7: hiya galrads
I don’t think they always do.
jmho
I’ve worked where there were some ‘loud talkers’, and they were the kindest, sweetest folks. Just didn’t know. And sometimes it’s a cultural thang. One man’s joy is another man’s bother.
Hey Jono wave interesting the loud mouths I know are also the kindest and sweetest otherwise. But you’d want to think at their midlife they might have a hint that they are boisterous. laugh
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Oct 6, 2019 2:34 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
MustangWriter
MustangWriterMustangWriterBoerne, Texas USA242 Threads 3 Polls 1,762 Posts
My wife (RIP) was a master at dealing with rude people. She wielded comebacks like a Samurai with a sword.
And NEVER once used profanity. I learned a lot from her. LOL.

Here are a few examples that come to mind. laugh Oh how I used to laugh at the stuff she'd come up with. If you knew her you loved her. I truly was her biggest fan. Enjoy and feel free to use them.

A rude customer service agent
"I realize until they can train monkey's to do your job that you have job security... but until then I'll need to speak with your supervisor"

A rude sales clerk (who said she would have to hang the clothes back up after trying them on)
"Honey, you forget your place in this world. You see, that's why I shop here and that's why you work here"

If someone asked a question and the answer was none of their business or too personal
"If I thought that was any of your business I would've volunteered the information"
or if she didn't want for them to feel too much like an idiot she'd say..
"Why do you ask?"
They would answer whatever...or just curious
and then she would pensively say "Mmmm' as if thinking about it and just walk away. LOL.

If someone asked for a favor that went against her sense of fairness
"How many R's in fat chance?"

Unexpected company (whom she didn't like) dropping by at ridiculous hours.
"Well look here. We have unexpected company at this hour. You know what they say...Unexpected company is exactly that... unexpected. Please call first" ::SLAM ::

There were so many comebacks. She was great just off the top of her head.

Lord help any woman who flirted with me. She could cut them off at the knees with just a look , and I swear they'd shrink away.
Imagine someone that looked like Fran Drescher with a wit like Joan Rivers. That was her.

To this day I live for uncomfortable moments dealing with rude people, it brings back great memories.

laugh
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Oct 6, 2019 3:52 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
I always appreciated Southern style to be interesting.

Nod, when there is a break, retort, "Well, bless her/his/their heart." then walk away or abruptly change the subject.

A ridiculous smile does wonders as well.

And then, there are the eyes. One can speak volumes, without making a sound, with the right expression, and the eyes...
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Oct 6, 2019 4:01 PM CST 5 Simple Comebacks For Dealing With Rude People
MustangWriter
MustangWriterMustangWriterBoerne, Texas USA242 Threads 3 Polls 1,762 Posts
Stan

cheers
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