2006-11-22 20:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by Nyema 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'd say either to (1) accept their personality because we're all individuals, (2) talk to this person about your issue--they may not realize that they come off so strongly, or (3) don't hang out with them if you don't like the way they talk or their opinions. It really depends on your relationship with the person which path you should choose. Think about how important your relationship with them is and compare that to how annoying you think their personality is. Also think about whether or not you are being too sensitive, or might just not have the same sense of humor as them. It has to be up to you because only you know the circumstances.
2006-11-22 20:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by forbidden_planet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be that the person is very shy or insecure, and uses this as a defense mechanism, but they are actually sincere and nice people, with some communication issues. You can determine this by trying to be a friend to this person. Try to talk when there isnt a crowd and try to get them to talk straight about what their thoughts are and try and determine what their issue is. The other situation is that they are truly arrogant ***holes and in this case all you need to do is wait for them to comment on something, such as how they would solve this or that so much better than the boss, or how they are sooo much better than the person making the decisions and then hold them to it, right to the bitter end. Wait for the comment, then go, OK, so YOU are in charge of this now, and so by Friday at 3:00 PM you prove that you do it better. We will all be here to meet and evaluate how you did. They will crumble and crash almost right on the spot. Or they will go a bit then sabotage the effort by attacking someone else. Then you can say, this person is identified as an ***hole, and is full of crap! The truth is out there! It always comes out! I hope this helps!
2006-11-22 21:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by vicfta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don;t have them as a friend.
If that's not an option, don't bring up controversial topics at ALL. If they start running their mouth anyway, just listen politely and don't say anything. This is probably not what you wanted to hear, but I have dealt with these kinds of people enough to know that they simply like hearing themselves, they do not change, and are incapable of listening. So why waste your vocal chords?
2006-11-22 20:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ohh Christ, those are the people I extremely despise. i won't be in a position to tell you the way many circumstances i could have loved to instruct around and bash them in the face. And that's quite complicated to overlook with regard to the obnoxious products of crap. in many circumstances I capture them asserting something stupid and infantile. I tell them they're an fool, and clarify what relatively is going on (with what they're asserting).Then I tell them to close the **** up or improve the **** up. which will in many circumstances deflate their heads for a minimum of a while.
2016-10-12 23:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People playing it smart like that are usually desperate about attracting attention from others. They are also very insecure. Sad.
So best thing to do is completely ignore him / her as it will leave the person... speechless.
Try it. Worked for me!
2006-11-22 21:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by eleni f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't fight back. Sometimes people are insecure, and being "right" about everything makes them feel more in control. If you agree with them, they'll feel better about themselves, and you won't have a war of words.
2006-11-23 08:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy him Big Mac to eat so his mouth is filled.
2006-11-22 23:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Go For Broke 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they spout something that you know they are trying to impress you with ask them to explain what they mean. This usually shuts them up good time.
2006-11-22 20:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What really works best and this is no Joke....pull him aside and really tell him whats on your mind, in a not to hush voice.
It works.
2006-11-22 20:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep your distance. Don't be social with them. You our judged by the company you keep. Sad but true.
2006-11-23 16:45:18 · answer #10 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋