When people are rude to you how do you react?

Question

I ask this because normally i wouldnt say a thing and it would play on my mind for ages, but the last few days i have started to be rude back .......and it feels great!!!!

Answer 1

Personally, I enjoy being extremely polite back to them and watching them squirm. Also, you really can't fight fire with fire. Plus, its funny to watch the air go out of them as they realize what you are doing and how they turn shamefaced.

Answer 2

Here's an example from my daily life: I will be at Target store, for example, looking at the DVD section, standing maybe 2-3 feet from the rack, with plenty of room behind me to allow other shoppers to pass. Invariably, some person (usually a younger person, or a young family like where the mother is under 30 years old) will just stroll right between me and the merchandise I am checking, as though I'm invisible. This makes me furious. I almost always say, "Excuse you!"
That often stops them short, and usually they will apologize. Sometimes, if it's a mother with kids, she'll suddenly remember her manners, and tell the kids to get out of the way. In a few cases, I've had teenagers cross between me and the rack, and I say the same "Excuse you," and a few have tried to get an attitude. When they do, I explain to them that walking in front of someone who is obviously shopping is very rude. Usually, they back down, unless they're trying to be a thug-wannabe. But, that gets into a whole other topic.
I find this most often with younger people, under the age of 30. Most folks over 30 still seem to have some manners, and usually say "Excuse me," if they cross in front, and I always say, "No problem," or "certainly."

Answer 3

IT depends on what the rude act is.

Usually I just give a "freeze" stare and walk briskly away.

But when someone asks a completely rude question, I'll stare blankly at them and ask. Now why on earth do you wish to know - rude thing - in the first place?

Sometimes I'll tell someone saying vulgarities - "it's amazing how the ugly things coming out of your mouth have now wound up on your person. You used to be so pretty/handsome - but I can't say that now."

When someone is being insulting to - my faith, my family, my country - I will stand up, clear my throat - and distinctly say, I beg your pardon but you are grossly misinformed about ____. I happen to be a ___ and what you are saying is not only slanderous, but completely false. Please get your facts straight because you are making a fool out of yourself with such trash talk about __.

Usually that shuts most polite people up in a big hurry.

Answer 4

I've been known to respond in kind. I get rude I give rude. And since I'm getting old enough that I don't care much what I say, I can be rather crude while being rude! And yes it feels great!

Answer 5

The answer isn't being rude back - it's calling attention to their behavior so they're embarrassed and never do it to you again.

If they say something rude, say "What would make you say a thing like that," or "You sound really unhappy. Is everything okay?"

If they do something rude, say loudly "Excuse me, I'm sorry, you obviously didn't see me here or you never would have done that."

Answer 6

Sometimes I am rude in return because some people think it is ok. I like for them to know how it feels. But I forget about it afterwards its not worth thinking about.

Answer 7

Sometimes I get a really hurt look on my face and tell them that they don't have to be rude (I use exactly those words).

My favorite weapon, though, is to be super polite. This often turns them around and they start being more polite.

Answer 8

Depends on who it is. Always defend yourself...know your enemy...the finger suprises everyone. Usually I just speak a bit louder (so the others around can hear) and say "Im sorry that happened to you, Im sure there is a cure for your rash" and then just walk away. Random insanity works well.

Answer 9

yes i will admit that it may feel good to "snap" back at some one but i personally just continue to be polite, but in a semi sarcastic way. i was raised that there is never a need to be rude

Answer 10

I ignore them.Prevents trouble.But sometimes I tell them to shut the he11 up