Generally I like to believe that not everything is worthy of my response. That being said, you should have thrown a drink on that rude bitch!

by Vbruen 1 week ago

I encourage you to offer a response, just remember not all responses are worth the time and or energy they take to communicate.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

passivity not only doesn't work, but it will destroy your psyche over a long enough period

by Anonymous 1 week ago

If you feel negative emotions in case of no physical threat and being passive about it - yes it will ruin you But the thing is not to react and respond and if you'll learn how to do it properly then your life becomes so much easier and free

by Academic-Area-7211 1 week ago

Whereas people who bicker, never back down and refuse to let anything go are suuuuper healthy. Like all things, there's a middle ground. There's no point arguing with people who aren't listening (which is most peoplewilling to argue with you), no point crying over spilt milk and no point making a fuss when it won't solve anything. It's generally better to just let things go, but be willing to call things out when it's actually necessary. Someone spilling a drink on you isn't worth arguing about, the drink won't unspill and the rude person won't all of a sudden acknowledge their mistake(and even if they do, what does that gain you?), you're just wasting your time and energy, getting all worked up over something that is already done. I guess if you're one of those people who releases stress by getting in arguments, its worth it, but generally most people will get no satisfaction from that.

by Terrible-Language 1 week ago

As opposed to always responding and potentially escalating?

by riceaglae 1 week ago

My mama always said don't argue with crazy or stupid If talking to this person would've actually made a difference, I would agree with you but the vast vast majority of the time it does nothing and actually it's exactly what that person is looking for

by Mundane-Soil3768 1 week ago

Silence might not always be the best response but when confronted it's often a clever one.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

What would you have accomplished?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

That's a very optimistic takeaway from someone saying they want to "put you in your place."

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yeah, no one wants to hang out with the person constantly getting in arguments and needing to "put people in their place" if they wrong them. It's exhausting

by Terrible-Language 1 week ago

In that case though you're just reacting to something that already happened. The most fragile people always go out of their way to prove they are.

by Top_Blueberry 1 week ago

Using your example is exactly when you should not escalate. Of demand an apology. Or seek revenge. You don't know her intentions or background or skill with weapons or the size of her posse there. Among friends and family and coworkers it's fine to stand up. In situations with alcohol or drugs or cars on the road do not escalate.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Ok

by Anonymous 1 week ago