[header] How to tell someone that something they said offended you without being offensive yourself [title] Ask the person to repeat themselves. [step] This can be a great way to open up the conversation. Many people get away with saying offensive things because they assume no one will challenge them.
[header] How to tell someone that something they said offended you without being offensive yourself [title] Ask the person to repeat themselves. [step] This can be a great way to open up the conversation. Many people get away with saying offensive things because they assume no one will challenge them.
Don't make your reaction as offensive as it would be if you were hearing it from someone else. [substeps] Some people feel offended by things other people say. It's natural to be offended when you hear someone's offensive remarks, so asking them to repeat them can help you with this. [substeps] Try saying something like, " what i hear you saying is pretty offensive of you to say, especially if you want to make it about me. Use this to your advantage and avoid trying to push someone to speak to you. [substeps] Thank the person for their consideration before they respond. By asking them to repeat themselves, you're forcing them to actually admit what they said and if they stand behind it. [substeps] Use a casual, innocent tone when you ask them to repeat themselves.