What to Say When Someone Insults You

Chances are great that regardless how genuine or good you are, there's always at least one person that will steal the show and throw words at you. Have you been struggling on finding the best response to a hot situation? In this episode, I will share my professional advise on what to say when someone insults you. Stay tuned!

00:28 Say nothing
01:30 As soon as you become defensive
02:30 My second favorite response
03:29 Get back in power
05:12 Thank you for revealing something
07:11 A different category
08:43 How to handle a sniper
09:31 Verify what just happened

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Dr. Paul Jenkins

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[CL]

My mother's best friend would say to people who insulted her "I'm sorry your having a bad day". She told us that it puts the problem back on the person who insulted you. I use it all the time and it is very effective.

[Chattycrafter]

Our grandson started high school this year, a boy was teasing him saying he was fat our grandson’s response was amazing he just said “ I don’t care what you think of me” and walked away. That boy doesn’t bother him anymore, we were all very proud of the mature way he handled the situation. Our grandson is a legend.👏👏👏👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[melissajarnigan]

Most of the time, literally 99% of the time when people are purposely trying to insult, hurt, or bully you- it's them projecting. It's just a reflection of themselves and how they actually feel! In some sick way, it makes them feel better and it empowers them to try and bring someone else down.

[michaelrogers]

The Lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of sheep.
~ Tywin Lannister

[janetcrane]

My son was upset that a girl on his bus was teasing another boy about having a rather large rear end. It was in fact large for the boys size. Every
day she would call the boy bubble butt & most of the kids laughed. My son was always for the underdog & it
was upsetting him. I told him the next time it happened to say really loud YOU SURE SPEND A LOT OF TIME STARING AT HIS REAR END!
He said it & loud laughter insued. She never bothered the boy again.

[johngranato]

Insults, like gifts, remain with the giver when they are not accepted.

[supedersen]

"Thank you for showing me who you are at such an early stage in our acquaintance. Now I never have to think about you again. "

[WatchThisCruelVideo]

When my ex friend was bullying me and I said thank you it worked. She was so angry that she didn't get a rise out of me. I genuinely thanked her for being honest with me about she felt. She went ballistic and hung up. We don't talk anymore and that's honestly a blessing.

[wqhwowl]

My son was teased at school, a kid called him gay. His response was "Thank you for noticing me."

[cindyd]

“What you think about me is none of my business “. I love that one.

[robertmahler]

Unfortunately often not responding to an insult is considered a weakness, in our culture, it may encourage further abuse.

[Blondie]

“What’s your point?” is a wonderful response to an insult.

[paulburkholder]

I had a good buddy who used to say with real sincerity. “Life must be hard for you, I’m so sorry”. Takes the wind out of most aggressors sails.

[swissamerican]

I don't usually respond to aggressive/nasty people but I also like to use, "Are you okay?" then go about my business. The question usually confuses them. :-)

[kmb]

My pastor will sometimes say, “Oh, you don’t know the half of it!”

[tmusa]

Somebody at work that I’m not close friends with: “You look tired.” Me: “Thank you.” Worked like a charm. I hope it caused them to rethink saying that ever again!

[nunyabidness]

"When you start paying my bills, I'll start caring about your opinion." Is one of my favorites.

[RhondaKL]

A man tried to insult me by calling me fat. I replied, ” Kudos on your observational skills. Do you feel better about yourself now?”

[wealthyblackman]

"Thanks for making me a better person!" Golden phrase. It instantly puts their brain in a pretzel.

[shadowfax]

I usually smile when they are insulting and finish it off with a laugh while saying "okay". It always has the desired effect.