How to Deal With Toxic People

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Look for basic signs of a toxic person.. Watch for people who are constantly angry.. Watch for cynics who get you down.

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Look for basic signs of a toxic person.

Step 1

Look for basic signs of a toxic person.

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Watch for people who are constantly angry.

Step 2

Watch for people who are constantly angry.

3

Watch for cynics who get you down.

Step 3

Watch for cynics who get you down.

4

Assess how you feel around people.

Step 4

Assess how you feel around people.

5

Get a second opinion.

Step 5

Get a second opinion.

6

Express yourself effectively.

Step 6

Express yourself effectively.

7

Tell them how you expect to be treated.

Step 7

Tell them how you expect to be treated.

8

Speak firmly and assertively.

Step 8

Speak firmly and assertively.

9

Protect yourself from harm.

Step 9

Protect yourself from harm.

10

Apologize if it's appropriate.

Step 10

Apologize if it's appropriate.

11

Set and maintain boundaries.

Step 11

Set and maintain boundaries.

12

Listen to your gut.

Step 12

Listen to your gut.

13

Ask for help.

Step 13

Ask for help.

14

Take responsibility for what you're doing.

Step 14

Take responsibility for what you're doing.

15

Walk away.

Step 15

Walk away.

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