Rude comments can pop up anywhere, from run-ins with strangers to family reunions. They might even show up in meetings or places where you’re just trying to unwind. Luckily, there are lots of ways to brush them off. All it takes is some patience and creativity. We’ll share some tips for how to reply when you run into rudeness. Try these out to keep your head high and keep your cool in any situation!
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QuestionWhen should I call someone out for being rude?Jessica George is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Professional Master Life Coach, and Co-Founder of Evolve Therapy Coaching based in Glendale, California. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in hybrid therapy and coaching services, couples counseling, and clinical hypnotherapy. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree from The University of California, Santa Barbara and an MA in Counseling Psychology and Talk Therapy from Ryokan College. Jessica is trained in the Imago technique and the Gottman method for couples therapy. She also earned a Professional Life-Coach Certification from The Fowler Academy and an Infinite Possibilities Relationship Certification. She is a member of the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners (IBCP).Talk to them if their behavior has become pervasive. At that point, pull them aside and let them know that they said something that crossed a line or hurt you. Then, ask them not to do it again.
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- Pick your battles. It’s not necessary to always call someone out for their bad behavior. [16] X Expert Source Jessica George, MA, CHt
Certified Professional Master Life Coach Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.Thanks - Be kind, but be firm. Make sure to always set your boundaries. [17] X Expert Source Jessica George, MA, CHt
Certified Professional Master Life Coach Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.Thanks
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- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201512/5-polite-ways-disarm-rude-people
- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
- ↑ https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006708
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201512/5-polite-ways-disarm-rude-people
- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-to-respond-to-a-rude-comment-at-work
- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/05/10-steps-to-setting-healthy-boundaries
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201609/3-ways-speak-without-starting-fight
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-rude-or-inappropriate-remarks#responses
- ↑ https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/emotional-intelligence-101-empathetic-responses
- ↑ https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/emotional-intelligence-101-empathetic-responses
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rude-people/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/rude-people/
- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
- ↑ Jessica George, MA, CHt. Certified Professional Master Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2022.
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