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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the classiest people don't deal with rudeness by firing back or rising above it, they do something quieter, they let the silence sit for one extra beat, answer the actual question underneath, and leave the room without ever making the rude person the main character of the story - Silicon Canals

Classy responses to rudeness involve silence, addressing underlying issues, and avoiding making the rude person the focus.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Social psychologists say the reason a stranger's rudeness can ruin your entire morning has nothing to do with sensitivity - the brain processes unexpected social hostility through the same threat pathway as physical danger, and the disproportionate response isn't overreaction, it's a system that evolved to treat rejection from the group as a survival-level event firing in a context where the stakes have changed but the wiring hasn't - Silicon Canals

Unexpected rudeness triggers a strong emotional response due to ancient survival wiring that perceives social rejection as a threat.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

If You Do 15/21 Of These Things In The Grocery Store, Literally Everyone Hates You

If you've ever been grocery shopping on a super busy day, then chances are you've witnessed some truly atrocious behavior.
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Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Asking Eric: I'm striking the complainer from my holiday guest list

Holding adults accountable for rude, public insults is reasonable; require an apology before welcoming someone back after deliberate disrespect at a family gathering.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

People Are Sharing The "Basic Skills" Not Enough People Seem To Know

One time fairly recently, I was at a drive-thru and my total was something like $15.05. I handed the kid a $20 and a nickel that I had dug out of my change stash. He proceeded to start counting out coins from his drawer. I tried to help him understand that he just needed to give me a $5 bill, and he looked at me with the most incredulous
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