How to Deal With People Who Put You Down

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Avoid reacting immediately.. Don't retaliate.. Ignore it.

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1

Avoid reacting immediately.

Step 1

Avoid reacting immediately.

2

Don't retaliate.

Step 2

Don't retaliate.

3

Ignore it.

Step 3

Ignore it.

4

Tell the person to stop.

Step 4

Tell the person to stop.

5

Understand why the person does it.

Step 5

Understand why the person does it.

6

Draw a line.

Step 6

Draw a line.

7

Talk to co-workers and peers.

Step 7

Talk to co-workers and peers.

8

Be assertive with friends and siblings.

Step 8

Be assertive with friends and siblings.

9

Be respectful with superiors.

Step 9

Be respectful with superiors.

10

Don't take it to heart.The person's words are a reflection of her, not of you.

Step 10

Don't take it to heart.The person's words are a reflection of her, not of you.

11

Use stress management strategies.

Step 11

Use stress management strategies.

12

Ask for support.

Step 12

Ask for support.

13

Hang out with positive people.

Step 13

Hang out with positive people.

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