What Should We Do With People Who Are Rude To Us?

India
June 29, 2011 9:19pm CST
This is where i get stuck at times. Sometimes i keep my calm with people who are rude, and they do take advantage of the fact that i am not reacting back at them. They get to be rude always with me and all i will do is smile in most of the cases. If i react or be rude back at them, they'll probably end hating me forever. I just don't wanna give them a hard time. I just wanna know what most of you guys would do if you ever come across some one rude or if someone gets rude at you ....
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19 responses
• United States
30 Jun 11
Normally I will not stoop to anyone's level. I generally am a polite person and will not allow anyone to change my character. I am good about avoiding and let live whichever is easier for them. I don't try to get even and or fight back as usually I would have had my say, in a polite way and if the person persist I distance as much as I can. I don't live with regrets as I am always comforted knowing that I did not instigate and or join in.
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
30 Jun 11
Yes that very similar to my attitude about and towards those who are rude, I don't stoop to there level and lower myself that way by being rude back or giving people like that the satisfaction of getting a reaction out of me. Great answer thumbs up.
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• Philippines
30 Jun 11
Control your temper. I know it's not easy and that's exactly what you've been doing. Show them you have a higher mentality and you won't fight back to those people who pisses you off. I understand they are about to surpass your temper but believe me, the best thing to do is to keep quiet and stay calm. If you fight back, you will only give them reason to do something against you. Those people aren't worth your time. Focus where you're good at and destruct yourself whenever they tease you or being rude to you. Okay? Don't even smile back as a reaction. Act as if you don't hear anything, act as if they don't exist. Let them talk like crazies. :)
• Philippines
30 Jun 11
This reaction is somewhat you called "talk to my hand" Yes indeed their are those crazy people out there and you need to identify what's a normal behavior from those who have a defect one or shall it called a disorder. It is correct to stay calm and not fight back because it will spark a flame. The best thing is to ask a question about those people who became rude at you. Confront them and ask them about it. Settle it with peace talk not arrogant way of talking. In this way you know why they acted like that and both of you will do something to settle it down. Take note approach them nicely and ask them. Facing the problem and not ignoring it will lead to a solution. Ignoring will provoke them or worst they will keep doing it because they dont do something.
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1 Jul 11
Yeah, I agree with Xsparky017. Those rude people aren't worth your time. The best way to do is to ingore them. Act as if they don't exist, hahahaha
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
Thank you so much littleyuu for your agreement and for respecting my response as my personal point of view. I've sent you a friend request. Let's be friends here in mylot. :) PS: To those who are not quite in agreement to anyone's opinion, you are free to post your response under the discussion or topic itself, not in someone's response. FYI, it's unethical, just like being rude. I hope it makes sense to the person I'm pertaining to. Peace yow!
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
30 Jun 11
Dear friend, This is what I think. I am a rude person once but now I have changed. I have accepted God into my life. So I was patient when dealing with these people and now I truly cannot control anymore. I curse them in my mind and my heart wishes them good luck. Am I crazy?
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@apples99 (6556)
• United States
30 Jun 11
Keep your cool and don't react because most people who are rude behave that way to get a reaction out of the person, I know it's difficult but it's best to stay calm or use a bit of psychology and be kind to them to divert them away from there rude behavior outside of that strategy don't hang around them You don't really have to avoid the person but don't go out of your way to be in places you know they'll be avoid drama as much as possible by keeping calm and using your head, being rude back to that kind of person will only fuel there fire more, and possibly lead to trouble and maybe someone might get hurt or even go to jail so being calm is best.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
30 Jun 11
My policy is that if I can live without these people who rub me the wrong way then I leave them alone but if they are indispensable to me may be I would bring it to their notice and even have a show down.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
30 Jun 11
Now let me think. First and foremost we are not supposed to resolve individual issues here and so let's spar in the PM arena! Get set, ready go! We can neither praise anyone nor degrade them but I see it happening. Mum is the word because I use my own steam unlike many here who get support from their 'friends' and when that happens where does poor me stand. Ergo!
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
30 Jun 11
Yes I sure do if and when I have to settle scores with them. Whether you are indispensable or not remember we have not exchanged any barbs. Have we?
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@jennyze (7028)
• Indonesia
30 Jun 11
Just as most people do, I would react badly, too. I would not care whether they would hate me forever. But of course there were times when like you, I chose to smile instead and left them without anymore words. At this tie I would think that they were immature and uneducated...
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@sql_cell (1427)
• Indonesia
30 Jun 11
Many people say, I was a rude person. So, many people are careful with me. In fact, there is a fear with me. Maybe you can follow people around me, to deal with rude people. Namely, by moving away.
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@kaylachan (71810)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jun 11
It's important to keep your cool. Most people who are rude are looking for a reaction. And, hating you would be the least of your concerns. In fact, if a reaction is what they are looking for then they'll get exactly that, and keep doing it because they know they can get a reaction out of you. Personally I have no problem telling a person what I think. Sometimes you have to take the chance they may "hate you" as you put it for them to understand how they make you feel. I have no problem expressing my feelings, and I'm proud of who I am. If someone decides to hate me because I told them off, then they aren't the type of people I want to be around. My real friends aren't going to hold me accountable and will actually appricate what i think if they don't like it at first. The truth can hurt, but it's better to be honest with people. You aren't going to get anywhere if you're afraid of telling people how you feel. Sometimes people need to know the truth to put how they've been acting into perspective. By telling someone the truth you're doing them a favor. Just be tactful in doing so. Being rude back solves nothing.
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• United States
30 Jun 11
It is normal that we react every time someone is being rude to us and it is a normal reaction. For the peace of everyday, better ignore the person and avoid him/her if possible. Some people not worth to be fight back, because some of them were mainly insecure, have some personal problems or that's there real attitude. Better avoid them, so we will not be into deeper trouble. :)
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@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
7 Jul 11
I think the best way is to avoid and ignore them totally so that they can understand that they are not liked by us.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Jun 11
Usually, if the rudeness is mildly done, i too will just let it pass. But if it is too gross, i will really tell that person how rude he is and i was offended. Not that i want quarrel, but i want him to reform.
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@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
30 Jun 11
I think you should keep doing what you already doing. Keep the calm and answer them in a cool manner. It is wise to focus on our self. Maintain a good daily routine and make your own strategy to avoid such people. Attract other positive people. Apply the law of attraction.
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• United States
4 Jul 11
Don't be rude back even though your reaction may want to. Since the smiling back at them isn't getting anywhere and they continue to be rude you have now become their doormat. This is not good for you. I suggest calmly telling them you need to talk and need them to hear you. Explain that you want to be their friend but you feel not so good about some of the things they say to you. Ask them to consider your feelings and see if you two can work on your relationship to make it positive. If they do not listen or continue to be rude they are not really a friend and why should you worry about remaining their friend. It's negative and does nothing but hurt you. I would consider at this point dropping the relationship for your sake and moving on.
1 Jul 11
If people usually get rude around me or make fun of me. I just like to smile and ignore them. I had got an advice from a mate saying when people talk rude to you just try to picture yourself in another scenario mostly like a song or a place you like to be although didnt work for me its one way might help you. Other than that why waste your energy on people who dont give a damn about you. :)
@sizzle3000 (3036)
• United States
30 Jun 11
I just don't let them bother me. There are actually a lot of rude people but if I let what they say or do bother me they win. And normally if you always act indifferent they'll stop bugging you. Then if they're really surprised they'll start being nice to you to figure out why they can't get to you. But that's when you gotta watch your back cuz they'll back stab you the first chance they get.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Jun 11
hi agelsword I usually get rude b ack if they are horribloy rude and I did not deserve it. other times I will ignore and walk away. this doesmore to stop a rude people than anything else really. Sometimes I will say did you realize how rude that sounded and sometimes the person will say no I really was not trying to be rude at all . I am sorry.then I will say you are forgiven. sometimes people do not realize that what they did could be considered rude by others.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
30 Jun 11
A pleasant day to you Angelsword, It is indeed difficult to handle rude people. Hence, you dont have any idea why he/she is not treating you in the proper way. Since he/she is already rude at the beginning. With reference to that, I remember when I was still in my previous work, wherein, most of my colleagues does not know how to respect. As in, they are approaching me by means of a shout. As in they will talk to me in a loud voice. And this instance is happening everyday. That they are treating me in a rude way. And since, I was only an all-around clerk in that office, so I dont have any authority to speak - what I did - I just raised-up everything in prayer. Hence, I believe, God is the one who will speak to this people. For them not to be rude at me. I believe prayers makes wonders.
• United States
30 Jun 11
If someone gets rude with me over something that's out of my control, then I'll usually get rude back at them. It really ticks me off if someone is being rude to me and I haven't done a single thing to deserve it. Or I'll get rude at someone who is being rude to me and ruining the perfectly good mood I'm in. Other times, I'll just let the rudeness slide and assume that maybe they were having a bad day or something.
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Jun 11
I am very much like you. I don't want others not to like me and I try to be nice to everyone. When someone is rude to me I try to let it go. I also talk to friends about it and it makes me feel better so I can go on. Don't hold it inside or it will eat you up and bother you for a while. I will not be rude back to them or very rarely. I try my best to be happy with myself at the end of the day. When it is super rude I might say one comment that I probably shouldn't have said but I don't do that very often. The best thing to do is try to ignore it and kill them with KINDNESS! =)