Do you ignore a constantly complaining person or do you confront them?
2006-07-26 10:32:49 · 13 answers · asked by lpkegirl 3 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
ingnore that person all together, you have your own life to live don't try to take on their problems it will only bring you down.
2006-07-26 10:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
People that complain alot can be annoying, but they are usually pretty preceptive, which allows them to constantly have new material for their complaints. I'd say try to get them involved in something aimed at solving the problems they complain about. If they are serious about change, they will take action. If not, they're probably just blowhards and attention seekers with unresovled emotional issues.
2006-07-26 17:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by D.A. S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best two things to do:
1. Openly tell them that they are complaining too much. If they are reasonable and self-aware people, they are likely to stop.
2. Intentionally start complaining yourself in a very exaggerated manner. It will be a mirror for them to see their own reflexion and a way to show them how annoying complaining can be.
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2006-07-26 22:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by D3NIS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time they complain, you remind them of what great things they have. Never let them get the last word. When they want to complain, they will never come to you.
2006-07-26 18:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by tobinmbsc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being around constant whiners and complainers errodes your very morel fiber.It can cause you to become a complainer too.If you hang around a hot dog stand long enough,you are going to eat a hot-dog!Tell them if they do not change their attitude you will have to take evasive action.You don't have time to whine.Gets you nowhere.Peace!!
2006-07-26 18:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my college psych professor the same question. This was her advice: Tell the person, "you know, I've heard you mention that before. Tell me, what do you plan to do about it?" This tells the person 1. That you hear them! and 2. By putting them on the spot, they are either going to stop or give you their action plan.
2006-07-26 18:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by lyricsop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them, to stop complaining, it works,!
2006-07-26 17:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by jaz_998@yahoo.com.uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them to piss off, because everyone has problems and that is life. It's not happy fun land...
2006-07-26 23:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring them is easier.
2006-07-26 17:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non respond to them.No eye contact,no yes,just blank.
2006-07-26 17:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them, "What do you expect me to do about this problem?" That will usually stop them.
2006-07-26 17:38:36 · answer #11 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋