Problem people

[Kathy Ellen]

Unfortunately, I have a very quick temper and say things that I don't mean because I misspoke. I can't deal with rude people and tell them off...

[oscar]

Originally Posted by spot

Before taking any hasty steps you may later regret, ask yourself "am I married to her".

[oscar]

What do you do with hangers on?
People who really don't give a toss about how you really are.
They just want something for themselves.
People who were of no significance in your life, then suddenly your life becomes, "Us, We, etc".
I hate it, advice please?
Ignoring has not worked.

[nok]

When that happens to me, I'm very polite, nice and kind to them. If that still doesn't work, if I'm at a party, I leave after a couple of minutes if they continue bothering me or harassing me. If it's a work situation, and I can't avoid them ( such as a boss, assistant boss, manager, close colleagues, etc.), then I'm super nice to them and pretend that everything's okay but if the harassment continues for a long period of time ( I'm very patient and for me that would be a year), then I just quit my job and find a new one.

[jimbo]

i try ignoring them first ,then i will say look i'm sorry i really dont like you stop talking to me .... it works every time

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Happy Gram

When you encounter a problem person... one who is demanding, rude, critical, mean.... when they can't be avoided... how do you deal with them? For instance, to run into them at a party or on the street.... I have a hard time being rude.... it takes alot for me to completely ignore someone..... your thoughts?

if you can't avoid them, be the bigger person, and say hello.