You know the sort of person i mean...Someone that tells you the 'right' way to go about something when they haven't experienced it themselves, and it's something that you have.... Stay mute and let them think they know better or just have a blazing argument over it?
2007-03-06 10:58:59 · 40 answers · asked by Susie2 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It depends. Most of the time I let them revel in their wrongness, without saying anything. The other option is to ask questions. When they suggest something you know to be a mistake, ask them about the negative consequences that arise, and see what solution they find. Sometimes fresh eyes can even help.
2007-03-06 11:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get rid of this person. It's a high degree of insecurity on their part. OR.. Cunning plan.. Find something in which YOU KNOW better, then stay silent and prove them wrong...OR, even better, go along with it and agree... When they shoot themselves in the foot you'll be the winner! Sorry, you have to let folk learn by their mistakes...Patience is a hard thing but worthwhile. Most of all.. don't shout. Reason is the best base for all discussions. The age old question is WHY?. Just ask WHY? and let them explain. ..Chuck the ball in their court. Be calm and inwardly laugh! It's your life! If they can't accept critiscism then they need help. Try to smile when you say it.. It may hurt but don't be beaten by psychology......
2007-03-06 11:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by Viv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just tell them that you appreciate their comments but when they have been through it then you will accept their opinion, so until then i would appreciate you keep you comments to yourself!
Its okay to give advice when you dont have the emotion or feelings attached - most people would do the opposite they say if they were actually in the situation.
I would prob have a blazing argument and call them a know-all that knows nothing
2007-03-07 20:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean.
There are always some people like them.
Basically, there are two strategies to deal with them.
1) Totally ignore them and give them tit for tat.
You just pretend to appreciate the "right" way they tell you and
let them indulge themselves with their ignorance. Then when the right time comes, you tell them the "right" way with which you are well equipped or well trained.
2) If their arrogance exceeds your limit, don't hesitate to counterattack. It's the struggle bidding your dignity.
All in all, in general, it is wiser for you not to mingle with that sort of people.
After all, they say; " Who knows most says least."
Good luck!
2007-03-06 12:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No reason to feed into their ego, just let them think they are right, but do it your way. Don't argue, because most of the time they think they are honestly right. Let them be what they are... bullshitters.
Heck I feel bad for the person that thinks they know it all, because they stop themselves from learning anything new. They can't take a step back, be critical of themselves and say "I don't know".
2007-03-06 11:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Waddy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's time to get people like that out of your life! I am sick of this type of behavior. No one goes around declaring people "Know it all of the year." If you can't simply walk away (like you live with them or something) then it's time ot set some boundries. Let them know that their behavior is wrong or offensive and that if you ask for their advice you merely want an opinion not a demand. I feel for you...good luck!
2007-03-06 11:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by notblueatall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them. People like that never change, and it only makes you look argumentative and petty to argue with them. Even when confronted with proof that they are wrong, people like that will still insist they are right. Take the high road and do what you know is right. If it's about giving advice to someone, take the person who needs the advice aside and talk to him/her in private and tell them your ideas, that way you avoid an argument with the "know-it-all."
2007-03-06 11:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i get these folks, and maybe im one of them. im an old git, whose done a few things in life... like learn computing from the dos days...
it goes something like this;
me computers broke... what do i do?
so, rather than spend hours at 20 thousand feet trying to diagnose whats wrong, (like the flying doctor) i go around... and show them... i have to because ive learned that if it doesnt respond people by and large just press keys aimlessly trying to get a response.. and they wont wait... and they never listen... to good sound practical advice...
so, i tell them once... and i will show them, once.. any more than that an im in a good mood...
i do not suffer fools at all. life is too short, and there arent enough hours in the day...
2007-03-06 11:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case you describe, first, say to the ignorant person, "Do you know what the hell you're talking about? I think not!" Then, tell the person what "time" it is. Follow with, "Good day now. (pause for attempted response) I said 'Good Day!'." Finally, just turn around and walk away with your hand held up like "you're not trying not to hear that".
2007-03-06 11:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by Bill C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the circumstances. If the outcome affects them, then you might have to be more considerate of how to go about doing something. If the outcome is the same either way, then say "The outcome is the same however you do it, and I'm going to do it my way."
If it doesn't affect them, I'd tell them flat out, "you do it your way, I'll do it mine, and I'd appreciate it if you could respect that."
or... "I don't go to your job and tell you how to mop the floor, do I?"
You can substitute "mop the floor" with "flip burgers"... whatever you want.
2007-03-06 11:04:16 · answer #10 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋