[header] How to deal with nasty people [title] Try to empathize with someone who treats you poorly. [step] Though this may be difficult to do, showing empathy towards the person can help to turn a potential conflict into a more friendly discussion. Rather than react with anger or annoyance, you can try asking the person questions that are empathetic.
[header] How to deal with nasty people [title] Try to empathize with someone who treats you poorly. [step] Though this may be difficult to do, showing empathy towards the person can help to turn a potential conflict into a more friendly discussion. Rather than react with anger or annoyance, you can try asking the person questions that are empathetic.
These questions can help you avoid becoming defensive because you'll find the person siding with you instead. [substeps] To start, you could ask a question that makes the person uncomfortable. If the person does behave badly, you should try to make them understand why. Ask them why their actions caused them those feelings. Showing concern toward the person could be disarming and make them feel they actually have someone they can talk to, rather than simply be mean to. [substeps] For example, you may be around a person who asks hurtful, pointed questions at work. [substeps] For example, you might ask something like, " i really like your new shirt. Are you just jealous of me? " while this may not seem empathetic, it will help to gain a glimpse of why the person treats you this way.