Comebacks when someone calls you rude

Maybe you were being rude or perhaps you are continually dealing with someone who is easily offended and overreacts to everything.

If you are continually being told that you are rude for a certain behaviour, it’s probably time to stop. If you were being rude apologize, own whatever you did and move on.

If you are dealing with a manipulative person who is overreacting, perhaps it is time to call them out on their behaviour. You have to consider if this is the kind of person that you want to spend time with or have in your life.

Next time someone calls you rude and you feel they are being overly sensitive, use one of our clever comebacks.

11 Best Comebacks when someone calls you rude

If by rude you mean not putting up with your your nonsense, then yes, I am rude.

2. I’m sorry. Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours?

3. I’m not rude. I just speak what everyone else is thinking.

4. Are you agitated and confused? My work here is done!

5. Hey, I don’t sugarcoat anything. I’m not a bakery.

6. Everyone brings happiness to a room. Some when they enter, some when they leave.

7. I guess the people who tolerate me on a daily basis are the real heroes.

8. I’m offended that you’re offended.

9. Honestly, I don’t mean to be rude.

10. It’s extremely rare for me to hear that…

11. Wow, you must be having a really bad day.

Definition of a rude person

Someone who is rude can be disrespectful, impolite, or offensive. Rude people don’t seem to care about others or how their actions affect them. Rudeness can involve cutting people off, talking down to them, breaking social rules, or acting aggressively.

How to deal with people calling you a rude person

No one wants to be seen as a bad person. But instead of feeling sorry for yourself or getting angry, why not take a moment to think about what you did? It could be a chance to learn more about yourself and grow as a person. Here are some ways to deal with being called rude:

1. Accept comments gracefully: Take a moment to really listen instead of brushing off comments. Listen to what they have to say and try to see things from their point of view.  It gives you a chance to find out how other people see or understand what you do or say.

2. Say sorry: Take responsibility. Take a moment to think about what you did and who you might have hurt or upset. Then step up and say you’re sorry, Apologizing shows that you’re a grown-up and want to improve as a person. Even when it’s not easy, it’s the right thing to do.

3. Learn to understand others: It’s all about trying to see things from someone else’s point of view and showing them love and understanding. It will change everything, definitely!

4. Ask for help: Call for support and let the people close to you help you through the hard times. Trust me, it can make a huge difference in how well you can control your behavior and make healthier choices.

We all mess up sometimes, and that’s just part of being human. But let’s make a commitment to work on good habits and make them a part of our everyday lives. Because hey, who doesn’t want to be known as that awesome person who spreads positivity and love?

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The Role of counselling and self care

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When you are dealing with being called rude by others and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.

Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home. 

Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.

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