How to Handle Disrespect Like a Gentleman

Disrespect is a test. How you handle it is a true sign of masculinity.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 #1 mistake
1:28 3-step response
1:35 Step 1
2:18 Step 2
3:02 Step 3
3:28 Different situations
3:37 Social situations
4:06 Workplace
4:39 Women
5:01 Conclusion

[booster-b]

A colleague of mine, who is much older, once tried to humiliate me in front of my other colleagues. He repeated his ''joke'' a few times because he wasn't sure everyone in the room heard it. I just responded with ''we heard you the first time''. He didn't try again for the rest of the month.

[Dredd]

"Anger may prepare you for battle, but it makes a lousy weapon"

[brucekaren]

I’ve found that I rarely have to do anything to make a disrespectful person look foolish. Most of the time they’ll do that all on their own.

[jarinorvanto]

Laughter, silence or walking away are all good responses. Most disputes or petty interactions are not worth a fight. If someone attacks you physically, then it's another game.

[JagannathKambale-cpdi]

Everyone kept mentioning book The Dominance Formula by Atruve, so I checked it out. I thought I already understood dominance, but this book hit different. It exposes exactly why some people are naturally respected while others are dismissed without even realizing why. If you’ve ever felt like people don’t take you seriously, you need to see what’s inside this book.

[frankus]

You are quite right, calm but firm eye contact and a pregnant pause, followed by continuing your conversation unshaken unsettles the disrespectful individual. A screaming silence also unsettles the other participants in the conversation and they will be made uncomfortable by the disrespector. The pause without emotion is the key. There's nothing quite like a covert or antagonistic remark falling flat to deflate the antagonist.

[destrodevil]

"How you talk to me won't change who I am, instead, it shows me what kind of a person you are."

Is my mindset which helped me deal with all the disrespectful people.

[iandougall]

I'm a middle aged man who has had lots of disrespect in life. Unfortunately I'm sometimes still prone to losing my temper and shouting at people who I think are trying to put me down!

[timbuktu]

I have certain phrases such as
"Always a pleasure" or
"I'll take that as the compliment I'm sure you meant it to be"
There are countless examples in books, TV, movies and books.

[throwingpotsandpans]

I like Oscar WIlde's definition: “A true gentleman is one who is never unintentionally rude.” The understated Churchill scenario is an excellent example

[rayperkins]

Questions are much more powerful than statements. Questions such as “Why are you so angry?” “Why are you so rude?” ‘What makes you believe you are being funny?”

[crystalfrancis]

The worst reactions to disrespect are overreactions. Even your friends may tease your overreaction. I understand that humor is a great response that turns the situation around, but most of us don’t have a witty response quickly at hand. A stern stare and shake of the head as in “You are not worth my time” may be the simplest response to an insult. It is sad when an insult is the best someone can manage.

Disrespect in a romantic relationship, however, is a call for a serious conversation with your partner. Failing to respond does not improve an emotional bond. Keeping calm is nearly always a better strategic response.

[emilrodriguez]

When someone disrespects you, it’s their shortcut to making themselves appear high status. The solution? Question the maturity of their statement or action. “I’ve never heard something like that. What does that mean?”

[ADNelson-bbdo]

Abraham Lincoln is a good example of handling disrespect and unjust criticism.

[melvindeparis]

Dear James, the methods you shared and the way you expressed them, top level. Excellent message. Thanks James.

[Noonien-nxyj]

I like it when someone I like overreacts to disrespect and then is forced to vacate the premises, because I can always set my stopwatch by how soon the disrespectful person begins bragging how respectful he is of me and everyone else who didn't overreact. Thanks to the overreaction of patient zero, now the issue of disrespect is on the table and it has to be dealt with.

[YepImThatGuy]

"Turing the other check.." It's true that Jesus talked about turning the other check, His point was being along the line that your talking about. If I'm insulted or show disrespect, I'm to turn the other check. A lot of people may not know or understand something about Christ, He wasn't a wimp nor some pacifist. He stood for what was right and did the job He came to do which was to die for sinners. When He was tempted by Satan, Jesus stood His ground. When Satan seen that he could not get the Lord to budge on His vision and calling, Satan left Him for a bit. Satan does come back again and again to work on Christ. As a Christian who has studied Karate over the years, I will defend myself if needs be.. But if I can avoid any fighting at all, I then come out the winner. I don't always need the last word and my pride can take a back seat. Again, love your vids James.

[ws]

This reminds me of a line from a book called The Proving — “They will be angry, we’ll be prepared “

[thelegendofdarius]

Something worth mentioning that there are people who would use reactive abuse. As someone autistic this is very hard. They do that to make themselves look “better”.

[anshuthakur]

Yes . Definitely gonna try out these moves ..👊🏻☝🏻