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How do you deal with a hypocritical sibling?
Be calm, quiet, and mature about it, and they may listen. Ask them to please listen to your side of things when your sibling tells them you’ve done something bad, because it is often not true, and their way of getting you in trouble because they are mad at you.
What is the difference between cognitive dissonance and hypocrisy?
Cognitive dissonance theory has a long and esteemed history in social psychology. Hypocrisy is a special case of cognitive dissonance, produced when a person freely chooses to promote a behavior that they do not themselves practice.
How do you deal with a hypocritical family member?
For example, you might have to do this when dealing with a hypocritical family member or distant friend. Ignore hypocritical behavior that you can’t prove. It can be difficult to “catch” someone being a hypocrite because you may not have all of the facts.
What makes a person a hypocrite?
Essentially, a hypocrite is a wicked person masquerading as a good person, a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The best hypocrites look good, very good. So good that you wouldn’t know they are a hypocrite.
How do you deal with someone’s hypocritical behavior?
Put up with their behavior in the short-term if you need to. Sometimes you have to deal with someone’s hypocritical behavior without having much of a choice. If the behavior is annoying but there’s nothing you can ultimately do about it, put up with it for a short while and try to let it go. This can be effective if you rarely see this person.
How do you deal with hypocrisy in friends?
Unless you’re certain of the person’s hypocrisy, try to control your feelings and ignore their behavior. For example, say your friend talks constantly about the value of recycling, but you suspect they don’t recycle themselves. Don’t get carried away trying to “catch” them being a hypocrite.