Dealing With Difficult People:
Tips To Practice And Model For Your Children
1. BE ABOVE THE FRAY
Stay calm – imagine their hurtful words to be like water sliding off a duck’s back.
2. DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLY
It is possible that the person just has a habit of being rude to others.
3. ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE PEOPLE
You might feel the urge to change him or her. Let it go.
4. CONTINUE TO DO GOOD ANYWAY
Do not let anyone’s rudeness push you into becoming an insensitive person.
5. THE SILENT TREATMENT MAY BE BEST
Responding to rude people may add fuel to their negativity.
6. BE ASSERTIVE
If you are unable to walk away, simply be firm and ask, “How can I help you?”
7. KEEP THE CONVERSATION SHORT
This applies when you are required to deal with the rude person regularly.
8. DO NOT BRING IT HOME
Put on a bright smile the moment you step in the door of your home – your family deserves the best of you.
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