It only takes one
By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
Canada
June 15, 2018 11:17pm CST
I worked in customer service for awhile and while the majority of customers were reasonable, you can guarantee that there is that one customer who is rude and says the nastiest things that brings you down.
It also happens on social media and it just takes one negative comment to make a person wonder what just happened?. And I am sure we have all got that one comment on our post that left us with a bitter taste in our mouth for the rest of the day.
It only takes one but I always remind myself that the majority of people I meet, talk to, are nothing like that one person who spoiled my day – or tried to. How do you deal with that one negative in your day?
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26 responses
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
16 Jun 18
@Freelanzer yes, you should. If you will be affected by this, it can ruin your whole day and work
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
16 Jun 18
I try to focus on the kind people I encounter even though the negative ones do get under your skin.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
16 Jun 18
Ignoring them is my option my friend
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
16 Jun 18
Not so easy I found when working in customer service as you have to deal with them but in other areas I do choose to ignore.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
16 Jun 18
@Freelanzer that's true, it's not really easy.
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I hope they will stop if being ignored. If not, then I need to fight back. 
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 Jun 18
I try to ignore the negative. Though it's not always easy.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 Jun 18
@Freelanzer nope. unfortunately. but when it is, feels great knowing we didn't stoop to their level.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Jun 18
Over the years I have developed a thick skin. I try to shrug it off and go about my day.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
I have got pretty good at shrugging things off too. Guess it is a perk of growing up.
@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
16 Jun 18
We would always meet rude people, better ignore them.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
16 Jun 18
That is the best choice even though it is difficult at times.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
16 Jun 18
@Freelanzer it is really hard to do so. But it is the best option.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
16 Jun 18
I remind myself that I am above the pettiness and do something I enjoy.
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@dodo19 (47049)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
17 Jun 18
@Freelanzer It does spoil things a bit. I don't understand why some people have to be like that.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
17 Jun 18
I can move on but it does spoil your day somewhat
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
21 Jun 18
I like the way you deal with it.
Why should I let one or two people spoil my day? I just forget about it.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
22 Jun 18
I guess it is easier from some than others to just forget.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
22 Jun 18
@Freelanzer That is true! Also some work harder at it and with more determination than others.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
16 Jun 18
You can only try to ignore these people.Don't care what they say or do.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
17 Jun 18
Yes you can try, no need to allow someone to ruin your day
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
16 Jun 18
While not easy at first just develop a habit of ignoring them
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
16 Jun 18
Difficult to ignore when you have a difficult customer on the line and you have to deal with him but in other areas, yes, it is best to ignore.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
Yes I can and I have had to do it for many years working with the public.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
16 Jun 18
Hi Freelanzer. I know the feeling. For me I would really stay quiet and calm myself or I will tell my husband about it.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
17 Jun 18
Always good to have someone to talk to about it, it does help.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
17 Jun 18
@Freelanzer Yes. It makes it easier for me to get over it.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
16 Jun 18
I used to work customer service also and know all about rude customers. Fortunately, I worked in a call centre setting and could put them on mute if need be.
Some people are just naturally rude and bitter. I have gotten to a point in my own growth that when someone throws a negative bomb my way, it bounces off of me and hurls back toward them. 
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
17 Jun 18
I always assume those people are not very happy or content in their lives and need to make someone else feel the way they do
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@popciclecold (35085)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Yeah, I found if I kept thinking about it, it would really mess me up all day, wouldn't want that to happen.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
Yes, wouldn't want to give the other person the satisfaction of thinking that they messed up your day.
@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
I always wonder how sad a person has to be to deliberately annoy someone else. Sure you can't let them spoil your day.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Jun 18
Some people are like that; it is best to shrug it off. At least on social media, we can talk back.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
I feel that way too. I often think they are have a very unhappy life.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
18 Jun 18
@Freelanzer Right unhappy enough to make others miserable.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
18 Jun 18
I always ask what I could have done differently to change the outcome
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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21 Jun 18
Don't let it bother you. I've worked in customer service and some people can be very difficult and nasty. We can only do our best, and for some that is not good enough. As far as My Lot, most people here are great, a few think they are know it all's who like to criticize, condemn or complain. Remember this quote when that happens...
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