2006-12-10 06:19:31 · 22 answers · asked by amazedmaize 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You turn yourself around, smile, don't say a thing, and walk away -- it is NOT worth it to try to say anything -- that will only inflame the person and you will be the recipient of even more of their rude, insulting ways.
2006-12-10 06:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never lose my cool. And I come across alot of rude people, mostly when I am out with my terminally ill daughter. Seems people see my child and make uneducated judgements and even comments. At first I just looked at them and smiled but finally its gotten to me and I put them back into their place. However if they are just rude and it has nothing to do w my child I smile and walk away. Im to old for stupid ignorant people
2006-12-10 14:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found that the best way to handle a rude and insulting person is to just be quiet and allow them to make a complete fool of themselves. Eventually, they will end their "I'm an idiot" tirade, which will probably be your first opportunity to deal with them in a reasonable manner.
2006-12-10 14:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by loveblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maintain. Do not change by what they say and do. Dignity and class is tested when we meet these types. Silence is golden.
2006-12-10 14:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make some kind of comment about why this person needs to be so rude. Like, "Do you believe that I am that much of a threat to you that you have to say such awful things? In a way that's quite a compliment, thanks."
2006-12-10 14:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them be insulting, while you just smile politely. After they're done, walk away. Trust me, they'll feel like an idiot.
2006-12-10 14:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by JustMyOpinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say I have been called worse by better, then walk away.
Enjoy the stunned look
2006-12-10 14:27:31 · answer #7 · answered by cowrepo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually give them a quizzical look like "did I hear that right?" but I don't say anything and then walk away.
2006-12-10 15:19:11 · answer #8 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them or just walk away in the middle of their tirade.
2006-12-10 15:06:19 · answer #9 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say something like "sorry, I only argue with folks in my species."
Or,
"clearly, you're the first generation in your family to walk upright... so - can I get you a new club?"
2006-12-10 14:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋