How to deal with rude people online

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Dealing with rude people whether online, here on MyLot, or offline, in the real world, would be on a case-to-case basis. However, there are certain methods that can be applied in most of these incidences. We cannot pinpoint the reasons why some people prefer to be rude, first, they may not be aware of it because they have been brought up that way, or they are simply mean and insecure people who get their “perks” by showing people that they are superior; hence, they feel they are entitled to be rude. Whatever the reasons, these are some ways to deal with rude people online and offline. 1. Find out if your perception of his action is wrong. You may be perceiving what he did was rude when he was merely being straightforward. First, you have to know how to differentiate rudeness from straightforwardness. Rudeness shows no respect while saying or doing something, On the other hand, straightforwardness or being candid shows respect for the other person. 2. Determine the reason why the person is rude. If you are certain he is rude, you have to know why he was rude. Perhaps, you have done it first. Perhaps, you have been rude to him as well. If you were, then you should apologize first. If you were not, then proceed to the next step. 3. Ask the person why he is rude If you are close to the person, or if you can be frank too, you could ask the person why he was rude. “I find your behavior rude. May I know why?” If you’re not close to the person, then simply ignore him. 4. If he throws you a stone, throw him bread. I know some of you may be laughing at this method. But you cannot repay rudeness by being rude yourself. First, if you’re not truly rude, then you would be ruining yourself by doing something out of character. Why should you allow him to rule how you act? Choose to be kind instead (throw him bread). Or you can totally be indifferent and not be affected by his rude behavior. If he is rude, you are not, so why would you become rude? 5. Always observe the Golden Rule. Lastly, observe the Golden Rule, “Do to others what you want others to do to you.” When you have no option but to deal with the rude person, you should still show him respect. He might change his bad character because you’re showing him a good example. The rule of karma is in close affinity to the Golden Rule. Karma always pays what is due. So, what are your thoughts on these given ways to deal with rude people? Does this apply to you? If not, how did you deal with rude people in your life? You may want to share them with us so that we can all learn. Thank you. Image credit: Dreamstine.com