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15 ways smart people deal with nasty and toxic people

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By selva kumarPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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15 ways smart people deal with nasty and toxic people
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15 ways smart people deal with nasty and toxic people

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15 Ways Smart People Deal With Difficult Toxic People Toxic people always seem to cause unnecessary drama. They are often the engine of conflict, demoralizing, and adversely affecting the mental well-being of those who engage in conflict. Luckily, some people are unaware of the negative impact they have on their surroundings, yet others seem to find satisfaction in causing chaos and pushing other people's buttons. The worst part is that it's tempting to treat toxic people like everyone else. Of course it never works. They are incapable of introspection and only see themselves as victims as a result of flipping. The best way to deal with difficult people is to use the following techniques commonly practiced by intelligent people. Part 1 – Set Boundaries Complainers and negative people are bad news. They immerse themselves in their own problems and want others to join them in making them feel better. People often feel pressure to listen to complaints because they don't want to be seen as insensitive or disrespectful. But there is a fine line between listening and falling into a negative emotional spiral. The only way around this is to set boundaries and distance when necessary. Think about it like this:

If the complainant was a smoker, would you sit there all day breathing secondhand smoke? Probably not. You will keep your distance, and you should do the same with those who complain. Number 2 – Set Boundaries This is the area most people tend to market themselves to. They feel out of control because of working or living with someone, but that's far from the truth. When you find ways to transcend a person, you will find that their behavior becomes more predictable and easier to understand. By doing so, you will be able to think rationally about when and where to put up with it. If you let things take their course, you will always find yourself in difficult conversations. But you can control much of the chaos by setting boundaries and deciding when and where to hire difficult people. Number 3 - Sometimes Ignore There are a few factors to consider before implementing this strategy. We need to learn what it's like to ignore toxic people. Toxic people crave attention all the time, even when it's an opportunity to celebrate others or their accomplishments. They are loud and disturb others. However, if you choose to ignore them, make sure there are enough people around. Because when you've been submissive to a toxic person for a long time and you're alone with them, sometimes it can happen that you ignore them. I'm not working The only time you can ignore toxic people is in public. Because in public they tend to hide aggressive retaliation and are less likely to resent being ignored. Number 4 - Don't share secrets on gossip. Toxic people often criticize and backbite behind their backs, sharing deep secrets with others for the sake of being amusing for a moment. If you meet someone like that, don't be fooled into thinking they're gossiping about you because they like you or trust you. They easily betray your trust. you are often talked about toxic people

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The worst part is that it's tempting to treat toxic people like everyone else.

The best way to deal with difficult people is to use the following techniques commonly practiced by intelligent people.

Part 1 – Set Boundaries Complainers and negative people are bad news.

People often feel pressure to listen to complaints because they don't want to be seen as insensitive or disrespectful.

The only way around this is to set boundaries and distance when necessary.

Think about it like this:If the complainant was a smoker, would you sit there all day breathing secondhand smoke?

Number 2 – Set Boundaries This is the area most people tend to market themselves to.

But you can control much of the chaos by setting boundaries and deciding when and where to hire difficult people.

We need to learn what it's like to ignore toxic people.

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