How do you deal with a "know it all" in a nice way...?

Question

How do you deal with a "know it all" in a nice way...?

Answer 1

"A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still". GWB This is especially true of "know it all's". When in a discussion with same, just say something like... "well, you have your opinion, I have mine, and I don't want to talk about this any more". If they persist, just walk away, as persisting is now rude behavior and can be addressed same.

Answer 2

Just smile and say nothing.

Answer 3

If it was a coworker, I'd make him wash all the dishes.

EDIT......... did I say that out loud?..

Answer 4

Learn to ignore them

In my view NO ONE ever knows everything.

Answer 5

acknowledge them with ignorance

Answer 6

Ignore them.....

You aknowledging them gives them power, so ignore or be like wow, and change the subject

Answer 7

Kill then with kindness - it will drive them crazy  - and always have the same ailments, info, etc. that they have

Ex. Conversation:

         You - I am going to have my tonsils out

    They will say: Oh I have already done that or know somone that has and blah blah

You say, yes and my niece did too - thanks for your help and cut them off.  

Remember, it takes two to have a conversation - Just smile and move on

Hope this helps

Susie