How do you deal with mean spirited people that you just can't get away from?
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needtoknow
ANSWERS: 7
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I recruit them.
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I kill them with kindness....!
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Well...it requires being really, REALLY healthy yourself. And that isn't something that happens over-night. Mainly you have to understand that they are mean because they are unhappy. You are not mean/ healthy because you are (hopefully) happy. There is no reason to "get back" or let them infect you. You can ignore them if you are at risk, say in the work place, of being infected with their attitude. Or, ir you are some kind of Mother Theresa spirtiual sen sei, you can try to bring them around to living in this world, getting whatever help they need. But if they aren't doing anything but shedding attitude on you, IGNORE it. If they are actually harrassing you, get the authorities involved.
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well you rise above them and ignore them :):)
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I put on my teflon coat and carry on with my own business.
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Ignore them or smile and mind your own business.
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Some mean people mistake kindness for weakness. Keep your interaction with them as brief and to the point as possible. Part of their power is people's reaction to them. Mean people are used to people trying to please them (usually out of fear). I have a coworker who gets loud, tries to order others (who are in her same position) to do this or that for her. Turns out she has an absolutely miserable personal life and feels "powerful" at work. If you want their approval it will show and they will act worse to you. Keep a positive internal dialogue toward yourself. " I am a strong person who will be successful and happy despite people like this"
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