If I’m playing nice at a party, chatting and stuff, and they’re rude back to me, am I good to take the gloves off? Or should I keep playing nice?
I was recently introduced to someone at a party who's into powerlifting. So I was gracefully doing my part, asking thoughtful follow-up questions about powerlifting. As they went on about their journey from fit to less-than and back to fit again, I conversationally disclosed a little of my own fitness transitions, as one does.
I figure, why not be pleasant and ultra-polite? But what about this though: I mention having practiced yoga for over twenty years, suddenly becoming bored with it, and not having a clue what to replace it with. They bust back with:
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Sadie America
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i wouldve gone home if someone was being rude to me
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Rude like many negative notions is complicated as it depends on many things. What you think is rude, I might not. Are they actually being rude or are you being over-sensitive? Does it matter what they are saying, or will it actually harm you? Who are these people etc etc, do they mean anything to you? See what I mean. I use a simple idea, if it is important do something about it, or play the game back, forget it, or leave. Rude has no power, it's just words.
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Be like a mirror. A mirror doesn't give a crap whether you smile or make a face....it just reflects back what you put out. That said, be damn sure you can back it up! If not, treat them like a cat that bites too hard....terminate the play session.
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Rude people tend to get angry or upset about something that they're going through. Don't take rudeness personally.
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I feel like your story was cut off. But anyway, in that situation, just walk away. No sense escalating stupid crap at a party. People like that probably just want to see if they can get under your skin, so they lose when you ignore them and walk away. Just my two cents.
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