The article discusses the importance of diplomacy in dealing with rude behavior within familial relationships. It emphasizes that while rudeness should not be tolerated, immediate escalation, such as kicking someone out, can be counterproductive. Instead, it suggests handling the situation with a more measured approach, giving the offending party a chance to improve behavior. This strategy not only potentially resolves the conflict peacefully but also allows those witnessing the confrontation to observe the dynamics and growth opportunities.
You went too code red too quickly, and you kicked your sister out too. You could have been more diplomatic about it and given him a little more rope.
You don't need to accept rudeness in your face, but you didn't need to escalate it immediately by kicking them out.
You could throw his rudeness back in his face with something like: 'Well, you could always head to your family if you're not happy here'.
If he shapes up, it's a learning moment for adult Steve. If he continued being a jerk, then you could have escalated it and kicked him out.
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