What do you do with nonsense people?
If you’re really frustrated with a dumb person, then you can make him or her stop talking by asking him to support his opinion. It’s likely that this person has a lot of silly ideas that he or she can’t back up. Asking him or her to do so will often stop him in his tracks and will keep the conversation from escalating.
How do you stop blabbering?
If so, use these three techniques to identify the communication traps that are keeping you stuck and what you can do to overcome them.
- Power Up the Pause. The next time you’re concerned about talking too much in a conversation or meeting, pause.
- Slow Your Roll.
- Use a Conversation Framework.
How do you deal with a false sense of reality?
When you’re dealing with a false sense of reality, the best response is to not demand acceptance of your reality (i.e. “No, I am not – I’m doing everything I can to preserve your resources and spending my own on you!”). That would be trying to discuss facts with someone unable to do so.
What do you do when your girlfriend says something that doesn’t make sense?
If what she says doesn’t make sense, try to read the emotion behind the statement. Respond to that emotion with understanding and assurance that you hear her and that you care. If what she says is not true, try to avoid correcting her and again, accept her reality.
How do you deal with people who talk down to you?
Make it concise (anyone who talks down to you is going to be ‘all about them,’ and won’t care enough to pay attention to your actual life). Use a neutral tone that authentically intends to be helpful. Don’t say it in a way that is defensive (because that dignifies their effort to make you feel one down).
How do you talk to someone about your personal experience?
Tell them about your own experience. Make it concise (anyone who talks down to you is going to be ‘all about them,’ and won’t care enough to pay attention to your actual life). Use a neutral tone that authentically intends to be helpful. Don’t say it in a way that is defensive (because that dignifies their effort to make you feel one down).