9 Ways to Respond to Rude Encounters in a Polite and Civilized Way

9 Ways to Respond to Rude Encounters in a Polite and Civilized Way
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There’s nothing more disheartening than trying to go about your day and encountering someone who just doesn’t feel like extending you any basic common courtesy.

Rudeness doesn’t often cause physical pain, but it’s pretty emotionally draining. Whether someone you love snaps at you for asking an innocent question or a stranger dismisses you without a second thought, words can be pretty powerful—and while positive ones can quickly lift you up, negative ones can just as quickly tear you down.