Not by arguing, for sure.

Not by reacting in any way.

By ignoring their rudeness and putting distance between yourself and them.

Ever wonder how rude people get to continue to be jerks even as everyone around them knows what they are?

Because giving them added oxygen keeps them going.

Ignoring them and removing yourself from them deprives them of the attention they want – and that’s really their end game.

If the insult takes place in front of others, better yet.  Don’t react.  Remove yourself.  Leave the rude person to fumble with their inappropriate comments.

If it takes place privately, do all you can to not acknowledge the comments.

One thing.  If the jerk is your boss, same rules apply.  More so.

We have more control over rude people when we deprive them of the catnip they crave – attention at all costs.

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