1.) Watch the tone of your voice: Now this is very important, the tone of your voice sets the mood of the conversation, so the slightest sound of aggression in your voice could trigger them, so make sure to talk to them calmly.
2.) Choose your battles wisely: Before entering an argument with someone you have recognized to be quite difficult, make sure it’s one that would be worth your time, because they tend to be stubborn when the facts don’t turn in their favor.
3.) Be Assertive: People often misunderstand that term, being assertive isn’t being aggressive, being assertive just means being firm in stating what you want because if you aren’t straight to the point they tend to take advantage of you in that situation.
4.) Continue being polite: When relating with a difficult person it would do you well, to be polite in your interactions with them, this has to be specified because a person could have a calm tone but still be rude, make sure to treat them normally but keep in mind that they tend to be different.
5.) Pause for a while: When relating with a difficult person, you tend to get annoyed or irritated at their choice of words or actions, in this case it’s best to pause for a while and think critically of your choice of words and expression at this point, starting an unnecessary argument is probably not worth your while.
6.) Understanding: It could also help if you try to understand them, there is usually a reason for the actions they take that u perceive as them being difficult. The chances that you still perceive them as difficult after getting closer to them and understanding them better is slim.
7.) Minimize Interaction: It would be best to try to reduce your interaction with them if it seems understanding them is not an option or too difficult a task, so to avoid unnecessary stress and problems.
8.) Don’t Judge: In any instance they tell you something they did or any action they’ve taken make sure you restrain from judging their actions if your opinion wasn’t specifically asked for, but if you think those actions were wrong don’t encourage it either, try to be as neutral as possible.
9.) Reflect Self-respect: Make sure you carry yourself with confidence and make sure you show a reasonable amount of self-respect and dignity, because the way they view you would be exactly how you would be treated, make sure you go straight to the point when communicating with them.
10.) Talk to Friends: Any frustration gained from relating with a difficult person shouldn’t be poured back on them if you are trying to avoid any uncomfortable situation. Talk to a trusted friend about it and clear your head don’t carry your frustration around so you don’t pour it on the wrong person.
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