Sometimes there are just situations where people (strangers) are being very rude and you feel that you just have to say something to let them know how you feel. Whenever I respond to these people I always feel that *I* am being rude to them. Is there a way to address these people without being rude myself, or should I just leave it alone?
2006-11-01 06:32:13 · 9 answers · asked by vrc84 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
well...don't raise your voice or anything just tell them how you feel without getting an attitude with them.
2006-11-01 06:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't play into their hands. I wouldn't react to their rudeness. It depends on the situation. I might even just say to them " God Bless" and leave it at that. Overcome evil by doing good. I know, I know, easier said than done. Our Lord Jesus did not retalliate. Bless those that curse you. Maybe you could have some Christian tracts, and after they have treated you rude, hand them a tract. Set the example. Lead the way in fine conduct, so that others will come to you and ask you how they are able to respond to rude people. Hope this helps. It is better to have God's approval than man's. Peace out. Mark.
2006-11-01 06:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately that’s the world we live in today. If a group of people are making a lot of noise at 4:00 am and you go politely ask them to shut the &#^@ up YOU for some reason are the rude jerk.
The more people that complain about rudeness the better.
2006-11-01 11:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by SmartAlex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it was a stranger, you're never going to see them again, so I would let it go. But it was someone I know, I would let them know. Example.... if I was talking and they interrupted me when I was trying to say something, I would let it go the first time. But if it happened more than once, I was interrupt them while they were interrupting me and say, "I'm sorry, but I was talking, please don't be rude." It might sounds to rude to say that, but it's not.
Also the definition of being "rude" is different to everyone, since we come from different cultures, different backgrounds, etc.
2006-11-01 06:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by ddnguyen9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how their being rude , I mean like if it is somebody cussing real loud and theirs little kids or old people around then its o.k to steap in and say excuse me but could you pleas tone it down ? just be real polite the way you say it and smile , but if a person is being rude to just someone that their talking to , and it has nothing to do with anybody else , say like a person is belittling their spouse or family or friend, then its nonya
2006-11-01 06:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by peachypeach746 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are strangers then you will never have to meet them again, there are many ways but many of them will be so far up themselves they will not recognize what they are doing.
Ignore them.
Why are you trying to bring me down to the same level as you.
Do you want people to accept you as you are or do you want them to like you.
2006-11-01 06:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By saying it in a straight faced way. Don't give them a dirty look and keep your tone cool and calm.
2006-11-01 20:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not rude to tell someone when they are wrong
2006-11-01 06:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try telling them that you don't appreciate the way they are talking to you, or the things they are saying to you.
2006-11-01 06:40:12 · answer #9 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋