What do you do when you come across people you strongly dislike, disagree with, etc?

Question

This happens all the time to many of us I'm sure, but how do we all realistically handle all the differing people we don't like, don't necessarily agree with, etc, if many of them push their ideals/views/opinions on us, and treat us like their viewpoints and ways of seeing the world are legit, and the rest of us should just take it?

Should we stand up for ourselves?

How do we honestly react!?

Answer 1

You can't do anything about their attitudes and beliefs. I can handle it as long as they don't start shoving rubbish in front of me. When I talk about Jesus, if they ask me something, then they have the audacity to turn around and tell me what Jesus "really" meant, it drives me bonkers and only because, for one, they have never met him on a personal level, second, they would not know what the inside of a bible looked like, if you paid them and they always seem to spew out things that are not biblical. If it was not so frustrating, it would be funny.  

I have to walk away or just keep quiet. Jesus did it, remember in his own town, nobody had faith that he could perform miracles, so he walked away graciously. I know where you're coming from. I've had my fair share of being rude to them. It's in our nature to act this way, but it's in Christ that we can over come and act like he did. I know, I know, it's tough, but we can do all things through Christ, as long as we know this, we will be fine. Not by our own might, as we will surely fail.

Try this okay. Ask them nicely to not shove their beliefs down your throat, just as they have surely told you not to do. If they continue in said manner, walk away and I mean, just turn around and walk away from them. It's not rude, as some may have you think, it's using the wisdom the Lord has instilled in you. Nobody is worth your precious time. Besides, we're not to argue with fools.  

Answer 2

It depends on their attitude.  If they make a snide comment about something I feel strongly about, usually, I will ignore them and just remove myself from the situation.  But if they are willing to have a sane discussion, I am happy to make my case as well as listen to theirs.

Answer 3

I try not to engage them. Like the first guy said, just smile and walk away. You certainly aren't going to change them.

Answer 4

Well I usually try to avoid people I dislike, since I work with some I have to pretty much smile and do what I do...

Answer 5

Join a debate team. Try to understand their views and why they feel the way they do since everybody is entitled to their opinion. If somebody is trying to bash your opinion, tell them the reasons you feel the way you do, def stand up for yourself and your views. Or if they're too obnoxious, you can always just avoid them.

Answer 6

The problem might be you, not them, especially if you "come across quite a few people you just honestly dislike.....".  

Answer 7

you need to be diplomatic in your responses, everyone is entitled for their view. I disagree with my best friends on views but you need to control your tone and control the conversation and dont let the conversation control you. Try to asses if the person you are arguing with is worth it, and is ready to give and take in the debate, otherwise just dont get sucked into an arguement with a complete donkey who will just frustrate you.

Also make sure you read up and you are completely thorough with what ever topic you are debating in, this will help you asses the persons knowledge when debating and youll see if his knowledge has anything worth argueing with ..

Peace

Answer 8

I smile and hum "uh huh" a lot and if they ask about my day, I use the word "lovely".  Most of my friends know that if they ask and I say "lovely" (with a smile on my face) that my day was pure h**l.  I also use this "that's different".

"How Interesting."  I say that when I would like to rip their heads off their body and do a bodily function down their neck.  I was a Customer Service Manager and had to learn to control my personal emotions when I wanted to wail on someone.  I would also be polite with the above sayings and would make a quick exit.  

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. (that way, you know what they are up to!)  Just smile and use the above sayings.  

Answer 9

Most of the time, I try to just completely ignore people I don't like/don't agree with, even if they're speaking directly to me.  That may sound mean, but it's not nearly as mean as how I'd be if I let myself respond.  If it's somebody that's just pushing and pushing their bullsh*t on me, I'll eventually sort of blow, point out every reason why they're wrong, and tell them to shut the *#@! up.  Probably not the best way to handle it, but I have a low tolerance for people like that.

Answer 10

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it means SO WOW BE NICE AND SAY NICE DAY WERE HAVIN THEN WALK  AWAY

Answer 11

You'll always come across those people and you know it. Just take the high road. I always say..."Well, I believe differently than you, but I'm polite enough to keep my opinions to myself because everyone is different and I respect all opinions."

It's worked almost every time!

Answer 12

Smile and go on about my business.

Answer 13

It depends if I'm at work, since I deal with people on a day to day basis. I just grin and bear it.

If I'm outside of work. I don't associate with people I don't like, and people I don't like, KNOW I don't like them.  

Answer 14

I think it depends on the situation. If I am in a work environment I would try to avoid offending people. If they continue to harass me I would ask them to knock it off. If they continued on that path I would talk to my supervisor. Usually most jobs will not tolerate harassment. And that is that you are describing. If it is a group of friends that I hang out with and this person kept coming around I would find someone else to hang out with. Life is too short to stress over the small stuff.

Remember when you are arguing with adults nobody is going to change their point of view hence a waste of time.  

Answer 15

I agree to disagree with them if its regarding opinions and veiw points... If its just that "something" about them that I dont like, I just distance myself from associating with them, if I can. Unless its a co-worker or in-law than thats a bit different ( then you  just deal with it) But demand respect, and keep a distance...

Thats just me... But I am human too, and if after I have tolerated and kept a distance and you provoke me... Well, lets  just say it wont be a good thing for them...  

Answer 16

The measure of another's intelligence is how often you agree with them. Mark Twain

Never try to teach a pig how to sing. It only wastes your time and iirritateses the pig.

Never let morality stand in the way of doing what is right. Asamov