What is the best way deal with people who subtly demean others?

Question

Example: They treat you like you're a child.

Answer 1

Let them know that you understood exactly what they meant, vs. what they said.  Also, tell them you do not appreciate hearing gossip, or jabs, about people you know, and ask her to reserve that type of talk for another time.  Let them know that hurtful sarcasm is SO last year.

Answer 2

Just ignore them and don't respond to them. They may take the message from your silence, 'cause silence can at times send a certain subtle message of disapproval as well to the 'aggressor'.

Answer 3

showing them that you are not a child! acting mature and showing that you don't care . acting with confidence..

Answer 4

You should ignore them and continue to do what you do. Just handle your buisness and don't even worry about them. Even when it seems unfair because they are getting away with it and it seems like the good guy comes out last, dont worry about. It will all come back around and hit her in the but. God knows what's going on and he will take care of it even when nobody else seems to notice. Just remeber that when its seems too unfair.

Answer 5

Don't talk to them or ignore them as much as possible. The fact that they demean others is because they have a demeaning character.

Just stay away from them and things will be good for you.

Hope this helps