Each of us has been insulted at least once in a lifetime. In such a situation, I immediately want to answer something like that, but the right words, expressions, and even ingenuity are not always enough. It’s hard to quickly navigate and choose the right solution. Our task is to figure out how to respond to the insult so as to cause the interlocutor not respectful smirk, but respect. This, it turns out, is not so simple; several points should be clarified for this.
Before you answer, you must calm down and overcome the fear that you have. Of course, your opponent will immediately feel him and will be in a winning position. Remember that the enemy is no less afraid of yours, because your strength is in confidence that cannot be lost. It is she who will help you find the right solution to the situation.
If you have been publicly insulted, incorrectly commented on your social status, clothing or appearance, naturally, you immediately want to pay the offender with the same coin. But in this case, you will look stupid, and the skirmish that will arise will cause nothing but laughter and condemnation among others. The best recommendation in this case is simply to ignore the statement: pretend that you do not notice the person who offended you, he is not interested in you, in the end, he is simply not worthy of your attention. You will win, believe me.
It is more difficult to decide how to respond to the insult of a familiar person. If a colleague at work has applied it to you, you can either make it a joke (but in such a situation you run the risk of being known as a fool), or you can answer with rudeness (then you will fall in the eyes of other employees). You can try to use some kind of causticity that will help close the mouth of the offender and will be witty enough. For example, if you are talking with a subordinate, you can respond to an insult expressed by him with a phrase like: "You can have your own opinion, but it is not interesting to me."
If you and your colleague are “on equal footing”, thinking about how to respond to the insult, you can resort to the neutral option: “You are very savvy in this matter, but you have chosen not the best time and place to discuss this topic.” Thus, you can get away from the conflict, and then take revenge on him at a time when you are more prepared.
Remember that in any situation you need to adhere to a leading position: do not worry, get rid of fear and feel self-confidence. In this case, the enemy himself will try to close the topic so as not to completely fall into the eyes of others.
In the modern world, due to regular and long-term communication on social networks, the question arises of how to respond to insults on the Internet. As a rule, many interlocutors never saw each other and did not communicate personally. Sometimes such problems arise in online games, where rivals do not skimp on statements, both positive and negative. Of course, you can replenish the ranks of people using foul language and profanity, but know that your rating as a well-educated and cultured person will fall, first of all, in your own eyes. In addition, such insults are unlawful and entail legal liability.
There are several general rules for responding to an insult:
- Try to turn the situation so that there is no flow of mutual insults and accusations. This will not lead to anything good, and it is still unknown whether you will communicate with this person. Fate is an unpredictable thing.
- If the insult affects your honor or dignity, do not translate everything as a joke. Try to politely and without shouting to put the boor in place.
- Choose the answer so that the conversation is exhausted.
- Speak as low as possible.
There is no universal way to respond to an insult, because it all depends on the specific situation and the personality of the offender. It is important not to lose self-control and choose the right solution.