2007-08-27 22:49:42 · 27 answers · asked by ? 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It depends on the situation. If I can stick up for myself without creating a scene, and I think it will make a difference, I confront them. If the person was rude with the intention to humiliate someone, I let it go.
2007-08-28 04:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Phantom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the situation. If someone is so obviously rude and is going to try and make my life hell for a moment in time, then I'll usually say something about how being rude won't get them anywhere with me. But that doesn't happen very often at all.
Most of the time I let things go because the person/people who are being rude aren't worthy of anyone's time to even give them a second thought.
After all, misery does seem to love company. I prefer not to be in their company.
2007-08-29 14:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
If they are being rude to you with the intent of boasting in front of others, then I suggest turn it around and make it so that they seem like the bad person. Putting out the fire is the best defense against someone that is agressive like that. If they dont have anything to "come back" with, then you have won. Apologize to the person, in the same tone that they are making the scene with. Say things like..."Im terribly sorry, it was never my intention to do anything negative toward you and it absolutely doesnt call for you to be so rude..." or something along those lines. When those people around you realize that you are being sincerely sorry, then the person that is being rude ends up being the one that looks like a jerk. This works very well if you are not very quick with the witty comments.
If it is just in general, like a waitress with an attitude at a restuarant and there is not really a "scene", then be rude back. (In this example, do not eat the food from there and ask to speak with the manager.)
Turn the rudeness around on them and dont stand for it. Be over the top ridiculous when you defend yourself. Make it so that you "shock" the person that was rude. And then simply walk away.
Here is an example I used once.
I was at a club and approached a girl at the bar and offered her a drink. I was just wanting to talk with her, (like most people do if they go to a club/bar), and she immediately said..."Dont waste your time. I wouldnt sleep with you if you were the last man on the earth." And she said it with an incredible negative tone and attitude. So, without missing a beat, I said in a very loud tone, (loud enough so that everyone in a 10 foot radius could easily hear it)...."FIFTY BUCKS!?!?! Im not going to pay you for sex, lady! And you aint even worth fifty bucks!" and I turned and walked away.
Dont put up with it.
To quote my favorite quote from Benjamin Franklin - "If you make yourself sheep, the wolves will eat you."
2007-08-27 23:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Vol 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I used to work at a store so people were rude to me all the time and I couldn't say anything back so now I let it all out when someone's rude.
2007-08-27 22:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Starla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the rude person is someone I am with, then I let it go at the moment, but we have a discussion later about it. I won't make a scene.
2007-08-27 22:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by barbwire 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on my mood. If they're verbally rude and I'm so inclined, which isn't often, I can give as good as I get...but I have a tendency to be vicious in those situations.
If it's just a matter of etiquette, I generally let it pass, most people are not raised to be "polite" any more. (The world "owed" their parents something, so it ""owes" them by default) --- hell, many kids aren't even taught to cover their mouths when they yawn, cough or sneeze.
2007-08-27 23:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Always Curious 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually let it go!! But sometimes I'll say something back. Not make a big scene, but make a little comment. I guess I don't like confrontation.
I do think people could be considerate of one another more though. Wouldn't it be so much nicer if everyone was just a little more friendly and considerate??
2007-08-27 22:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by jbahhh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time I just ignore it, a random stranger is not worth you looking like a fool too. I did have a manager who crossed the line one time and I threw the store keys at her and yelled"Dont you ever talk to me like that again"! It all depends on who it is, sometime you just can't keep your mouth shut.
2007-08-28 04:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the situation and what kinda mood I'm in. I'm usually good for a sarcastic comment!
2007-08-27 22:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by LawComm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rude People Suck! So don't let them suck the joy and life from your day and moment.
2007-08-28 01:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by X 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋