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- Listen. Listening is the number one step in dealing with "unreasonable" people. Everyone wants to feel heard. No progress can take place until the other person feels acknowledged.
- Stay calm. When a situation is emotionally charged, it's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment. Monitor your breathing. Try to take some slow, deep breaths.
- Don’t judge. You don't know what the other person is going through. Chances are if a person is acting unreasonable, they are likely feeling some sort of vulnerability or fear.
- Reflect respect and dignity toward the other person. No matter how a person is treating you, showing contempt will not help productively resolve the situation.
May 30, 2024 · There are 4 different types of difficult people. Think about the person in your life and figure out which category they are in: Downers are also known as Negative Nancys or Debbie Downers. They always have something bad to say. They complain, critique and judge. They are almost impossible to please.
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May 26, 2023 · Learn how to deal with difficult people through common reasons for difficult behavior, how you can remain calm and composed in the midst of a challenging situation, and effective techniques.
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Oct 25, 2022 · Learn how to identify and handle passive-aggressive, insecure, pessimistic, victim, know-it-all, tormentor, biased and political colleagues. See illustrations and tips from a Harvard researcher and author of "Getting Along".
Mar 7, 2024 · Pick your battles, and avoid interacting with that person if you can help it. Take a moment to collect yourself before you respond to difficult behavior, and communicate your needs and expectations clearly. Remain polite and stick to the facts. Avoid bringing personal beefs into the interaction.
Nov 8, 2022 · Decide to approach the difficult people in your life in a healthier, compassionate way. Make note of troublesome traits of the problem people in your life, and what insecurities and...
Nov 16, 2019 · How to Set Boundaries with Difficult People: Do's and Don'ts. We can all relate to feeling put upon and irritated by some people, but powerless to stop accommodating them. Though we take issue...
