What to Say to Make Your Haters Back Off

Dealing with a hater? One of the most satisfying things you can do is drop a devastating comeback right before you walk away. Remember, you’re trying to shut down the conversation, not escalate the fight. Try patting your pockets and saying, “Oh, will you look at that—I’m fresh out of craps to give.” Or you could try something like, “I’m sorry, did you have something useful or interesting to say? I’m still waiting.” You can also catch a hater off guard by calling them out without being mean. For instance, try saying “Are you okay? You seem really bitter,” or “You must be going through a lot if you feel the need to be so unkind.” Alternatively, try brushing them off with a lighthearted comment that lets them know they can’t get under your skin, like “Let’s agree to disagree. I can’t force you to be right!”