How to shut down critical comments?
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Anonymous
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For instance, if a relative comes into your home and starts criticizing how you look or how you are dressed, what is a way to shut them down?
I’ve thought about “that’s so rude. Why would you say that?” But I don’t want to invite a conversation. I just want it to stop. So “that’s rude.” Full stop. What else? |
Anonymous
| Carry around a Yellow Card. Flash it when this happens. On it, it says "Is it True? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?" |
Anonymous
They aren't first graders. Op try "I'll thank you now not to be so rude. Got it? Good. Now, how about the weather/those Chiefs/ Aunt Greta's boil?...." Anything to change the subject. |
Anonymous
| I'd just look surprised and say, that's unkind, wow. And turn and leave the room. |
Anonymous
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"I really like my house and am not interested in your criticism."
I would address it head on. |
Anonymous
| "Why would you enter my home and accept my hospitality, then say something so rude and unnecessary?" |
Anonymous
| In my home? “Thanks for stopping by, here’s your coat “. |
Anonymous
I think pp was being sarcastic. |
Anonymous
| I like "Thats not a very nice thing to say" |
Anonymous
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"That's rude"
-say nothing after that. You do not want to state a question. |
Anonymous
| Thanks, PP’s. |
Anonymous
| and don't be here to listen to an explanation of "how they were just being honest" or "you're too sensitive" |
Anonymous
I said this, and the reply was, "I'm not very nice." |
Anonymous
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If I don’t know that I want to take someone’s advice I usually say: I hear you and I will take it under consideration.
What is the issue? Why does the person do this and why do you hang out with them? |
Anonymous
| I say, "That's funny, I don't remember asking for your opinion." |