this is a very good question.
it is hard to come up with a good response or answer when you are in a situation like that.
an answer that you can memorize and use in any situation like this can be something like this:
"what you just said really reveals your true nature/character"
this kind of response gives you a few seconds to think and control your emotions since you passed the ball to his/her side.
then while all this is happening do not panic, there is no need to. getting upset or mad is not panicking. also learn how to use getting upset and mad in your advantage, meaning they make your senses sharper, thoughts faster, make these emotions your friends, not enemies. do not every cry. if you cannot control your tears ever, walk away before they see you crying and forget about what happened. do not give them the pleasure of seeing you crying.
it will take time, just try little by little. it will get better.
2006-09-21 23:55:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Controlling and suppressing did not seem to work.
Instead, just looked at the situation, and saw 2 major choices.
Either fight back for the self-respect
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Ignore it.
Either way, there was a sense of acceptance of the situation, and emotions did not swell at all ! So, I found that I am more available to positive emotions, and in the process, the being gets a bit expanded, little by little, accommodating more people gradually. This way, in the long run, we MAY perhaps , find the people trying to unduly belittle us on a RUN !
2006-09-22 09:08:14
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answered by Spiritualseeker 7
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its important to know yourself... and to know when they are wrong.
The trouble comes when you don't know they're wrong, for this I recommend focusing on something else.
Take a deep breath and think of three reasons why its great to be you. Or your three favorite compliments.
However, if someone is always belittling you, its not fair...
If its a friend or family member tell them that it hurts you and ask them not to do it.
If its at work, inform them that its unproductive and immature.
Theres no reason why you should have to sit there and take it.
Just remember people who do belittle you, do so because they are unhappy with themselves, they have something wrong in their own souls that they can only fix by belittling others. I know its hard but don't hate these people, instead you should pity them and be glad you are not like them.
Also, if it upsets you, and if you cant talk to these people, simply do not associate with them. There are plenty of fine people in the world without having to associate with people who put you down.
Good Luck. :)
2006-09-22 06:11:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Take the "high road" not the low one why would you want to respond to someone like that and stoop to their level. Its not worth your breath or time forget about it and shrug it off. It will cause stress think of some nice things. All this person(s) is trying to do is to aggravate you. I know it is very hard to do but when you take the High Road and ignore it they will see they have no affect on you and you will come out the better person. This person will not try again.
Remember, "what goes around comes around" so this person will pay their own dues.
2006-09-23 14:38:17
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answered by tazachusetts 4
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Many people know the lesson, but it is really very very hard to practice it. I still become nervous sometimes!
The condemnation or praise of people add nothing good or bad to our soul. Even if we became king of the world, we would mean nothing before the king of the Milky Way or the king of the universe. Perhaps, we need to live a little longer to realize this fact or to become unshakened.
2006-09-22 06:28:33
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answered by Anonymous
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People who belittle others openly are rude and usually insecure or mentally and or emotionally challenged. Why in the world would anyone let a person like this affect them in any way?
2006-09-22 07:51:19
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answered by Anonymous
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Being belittled by someone shows the personality flaws of the person doing the belittling. Especially if its intention is to humiliate you in front of others. Try keeping in mind that that person is not perfect, and that what goes around comes around.
2006-09-22 07:21:11
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answered by shaneSDR 2
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Don't respond to the commit. Most people that are the ones doing that have no self respect. Look them straight in the eye and smile and walk away. When someone doesn't get the response their looking for they end up feeling stupid.
2006-09-22 06:12:51
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answered by purrfectsandcastle 3
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If I don't have a witty comeback, I will usually find a reason to vacate the area! If unable, I will tend to get quiet and focus on something else.
2006-09-22 06:02:36
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answered by Cub6265 6
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Sometimes the belittling is appropriate and one just needs to face it. But more often than not, the belittling is malicious and cruel and one needs to avoid the belittler so as not to enable him or her in the future.
2006-09-22 13:23:13
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answered by lidlolady 2
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