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by Jodie44 on April 9th, 2007

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What techniques do you use to defuse anger that's directed toward you?

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  • by zee-ster on April 9th, 2007

    zee-ster

    i react to it, if that is appropriate. if not, i will vent to somebody else, so i don't say something i would regret to the person who was angry at me.

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  • by jin jang on April 9th, 2007

    jin jang

    I deflect the anger and get the situation reversed by using NLP to change the situation.

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  • by Sociopathetic on April 9th, 2007

    Sociopathetic

    It depends who, why, and how.

    I'm witty, and would usually find a comeback. Otherwise, I'll either fight back, or laugh in your face.

    Sometimes I'll ignore it, but not very often.

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  • by Barcaluv on April 9th, 2007

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    It's difficult sometimes not to react in the same way. If it's controlled anger, I let that person vent and speak their mind, let them finish and then give them my reply.
    I like to use the expression: "I understand why you might feel that way, but..."

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  • by American idle on April 9th, 2007

    American idle

    A blank stare right before I walk away. I hate arguing. When ya calm down, THEN we'll talk.

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  • by unknown on April 9th, 2007

    unknown

    That depends on the situation but for the most part I say, "You are absolutely right....." I take responsibility for my part of whatever it is and I mean it sincerely. It usually works and I usually even get an apology in return.

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  • by Anonymous on November 30th, 2010

    Anonymous

    I smile at the person and threaten to put their face through a wall.

    As a very small, rather disabled woman, I find this works very well. No one expects someone like that to stand up for themselves like it. If a person is smiling while threatening them, they usually have a reason to be worried and will back down, regardless of anything about their stature.

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  • by LePoupon is a proper gander. on November 30th, 2010

    LePoupon is a proper gander.

    Kill

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  • by anti-emo is ready for winter on November 30th, 2010

    anti-emo is ready for winter

    i don't try to but i almost always burst into laughter (it actually helps about 1/2 the time)

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  • by MrNobody on November 30th, 2010

    MrNobody

    haters are your secret but a bit confused admires. u should thank them discretely.

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