Dealing with stupid people?

Question

There's this new kid at my work who is loud-mouthed, obnoxious, stupid, FAT, and makes fun of people and steals food.

He stays tight with the "cool" kids, so it's hard to call him out.

I don't know, maybe I'm being too much of a tight wad, any tips to loosen up and deal with this guy?

Answer 1

Some people need to be the center of attention, and as long as they are receiving that attention, their behavior seems to stay bad or get worse. As far as stealing food, that's an issue that can be taken up with your boss. If this person harasses you specifically, you should also make it a point to complain to someone in charge. You have to work at this place, and there's no reason you should have to suffer because this guy's an ***. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

We all know impossible people. They tend to share three main characteristics: They cannot be reasoned with, they believe they can do no wrong, and they are convinced that everything is someone else's fault. If you haven't had some first-hand experience in dealing with such people, even a brief conversation can raise your blood pressure through the roof. These people may also be known to some as narcissists. Here are some insights and steps for dealing with these highly difficult people.

* Recognize that impossible people exist; you will eventually encounter them.

*Understand that it's not you, it's them.

*Realize that you cannot deal with impossible people the same way you deal with everyone else. In some ways, they need to be treated like children.

*Guard against anger. If it helps, consider the fact that your anger is actually a precious gift to the impossible person. Anything you do or say while angry will be used against you over and over again. Impossible people tend to have amazing memories, and they will not hesitate to use a nearly endless laundry list of complaints from the past against you.


*Keep your cool. When the impossible person becomes hysterical (and they probably will, as this is a common trait among them), immediately "turn off" any serious consideration you had been giving them. What they are saying now should be considered gibberish. As they say, "In one ear, out the other." If at all possible, simply remain silent through the whole tirade. If that requires too much discipline on your part, make sure that anything you say tends to agree with them. Humor them. Don't ask them to calm down, because you then just invite further bombast

*Avoid letting the impossible person make you into a "clone" of them. If you aren't careful, you could find yourself adopting much of the offender's own behavior, even if you aren't voluntarily trying.

*Consider responding with kindness. Be kind and friendly to them. Now, don't wait on them hand and foot, as they will usually immediately take advantage of this, but treat them like you would a good acquaintance or a friend. Everyone wants attention from others, and usually these people couldn't get any positive attention during the major course of their life, so they instead act like a jerk to receive negative attention (but to them, through the negativity at least people now notice them).

*Never tell others how you feel about this person. If the person, to whom you tell about the impossible behaviour of this impossible person, shares the same views as you have, then it is quite possible that this person might spread the chat you had with him/her. Then, when it reaches the ears of the impossible person in this case, regardless of the media by which this knowledge reaches him, he will make every possible attempt to degrade your image, because then he will know who started it.

*Be careful with non-verbal gestures, as they may bring about misconceptions.

G O O D L U C K !!!

Answer 3

I would just keep my distance. Be the kind of person that you admire and respect, set a good example for others and maybe others will follow.

Answer 4

Here is what is getting me through parenthood and works in any situation:
1) Patience
2) Humor
and
3) Don't take things personally

Answer 5

Young Man,
If you over react you'll look like the stupid guy. Human nature takes its own course, usually idiots screw themselves over or learn otherwise eventually.

Answer 6

It tells us in the Bible to treat such people with love and kindness. There is something missing in his life. Your being kind to him may be the thing that will turn his life around. And it will bring joy into your life by helping some one else. God bless you in your endeavor.

Answer 7

i think ignoring will do. he obviously wants attention. you can get back at him by depriving him that.