2006-09-22 08:55:39 · 5 answers · asked by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I am not sure I agree with the other two responses. I think that someone who feels a need to be domineering is looking for the confrontation that the other two offer. While some people are in fact, domineering, there is a reason behind their need to do so and I don't think I would want to accomodate that need by giving them what they wanted. I think you would be more wise to take a closer look at yourself. If domination is something you dont want to deal with, why would you choose to "handle" it. We all have certain levels of tolerances and those that we deem acceptable and unacceptable behaviors in others that exist for our own reasons. I think I would calmly allow the person to say whatever it is they have started, make up my own mind that this is obviously someone I dont particuarly care to be connected to and walk away if possible.
2006-09-22 09:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by kathleen 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do you have to handle it? You could choose to ignore this person or go and find more pleasant company.
If you really can't avoid them then stay polite, calm and honest. Don't get aggressively angry or passively compliant. Both of these reactions trigger the bully in those who haven't worked out how to get along with other people yet.
Say what you think or keep your counsel.
Bottom line I'd say stay safe and avoid bossy gits at all costs.
Unless you like them.
2006-09-22 09:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By domineering the "domineering personality".
I'm so good at answering this type of questions.
2006-09-22 09:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is to handle? The only way one can "domineer" another is by locking them in a closed space and keeping them in that space.
Do you mean strong personality? Or, perhaps a "needy" personality? Or someone who needs to be the center of every conversation?
Simply refuse to support the "need" of such a person. Leave the room, or ask the person a question related to the current topic generally, but requiring a level of knowledge beyond what the person is capable of knowing. There is nothing more leveling than the center of attention being caught with nothing to say.
2006-09-22 09:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by docjp 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
DO YOU MEAN HOW DO YOU HANDLE A BULLY?
TRY ANSWERING EVERY QUESTION WITH A QUESTION.
IF THEIR OPINION IS STATED AS FACT, REMEMBER, "IN THAT PERSON'S WORLD..." OR "ACCORDING TO THAT PERSON" OR "SPOKEN WITH THE INFINITE WISDOM OF THAT PERSON".
IF ALL ELSE FAILS, LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THEIR EYES, AND ASK THEM FLATLY "WHAT CAN I DO TO EARN YOUR RESPECT?"
2006-09-22 09:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight fire with fire. If you don't stand up to someone like that, they will think they have the right to push you around.
2006-09-22 08:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Chains and whips.
2006-09-22 09:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋