[header] How to respond to a rude person [title] Choose whether to respond. [step] Not everyone who is rude to you deserves a response. If she is clearly trying to drag you into a fight by being nasty, don't let yourself be pulled into a battle that serves no purpose.
[header] How to respond to a rude person [title] Choose whether to respond. [step] Not everyone who is rude to you deserves a response. If she is clearly trying to drag you into a fight by being nasty, don't let yourself be pulled into a battle that serves no purpose.
She probably is not trying to bait you into a fight. She is hoping to stay in your good graces, so keep your chin up and leave the room. Resist the impulse to defend yourself in the moment, which ends up being a more powerful way of protecting yourself. This may be easier with an acquaintance than a co-worker or family member, but you still have the right to ignore someone who is being rude to you. If you feel a sense of anger coming on, don't get into the fight. [substeps] Remember, any reaction you have to the impolite person will probably be directed elsewhere. You should allow your emotions to show through. Try to see this in her reaction in order to determine whether you should react, or whether this person's behavior is a way to involve others or instead to sabotage your relationships.