Most likely, in front of you is a person deprived of this defense mechanism that distinguishes a reasonable and sensitive person from a self-confident ignoramus.
How to communicate with such people?
First – don’t take their words to heart.
And secondly – there are several tactics:
Stay calm. If they try to drag you into a conflict, just imagine that you are observing the situation from the sidelines. Other people’s stupidity is not your problem. This does not mean that you should ignore everything, but a cool head in such cases is invaluable.
Set boundaries. Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t like hearing that” or “I don’t want to continue this conversation.” This is normal. You have every right to not participate in someone else’s theater of the absurd.
Don’t fall for provocations. Sometimes such people deliberately press on other people’s nerves to provoke emotions. A calm reaction disarms them. Try responding with something neutral: “Interesting opinion” or “You have the right to think so” – and watch them lose their temper.
Learn from the experience. After talking to such a person, ask yourself: “How did I get here?” and “How can I avoid this in the future?” . Analysis always helps. Perhaps you are too trusting of people or are not showing your position clearly enough.
Don’t try to prove anything. This is perhaps the most important rule. Some people are simply incapable of doubting their own rightness. Let the world be their judge.
And do you know what’s the most fun?
Sometimes it is these people who are sincerely convinced that they are incredibly smart, insightful, and almost the only bearers of the truth.
They can say with pathos, “I’m just expressing my opinion ,” even when that opinion is devoid of logic and elementary tact.
You’ve probably seen such “knowledgeable” people on the Internet. They comment on everything in a row: from politics to astrophysics , from raising children to nuclear physics.
They understand everything and, of course, they know how to live properly. The trouble is, arguing with them is useless. It’s like trying to prove to a cat that the food bowl is not the center of the universe.
