Topic: rudeness

10 Ways to Deal With Annoying People (And How Not to Be One!)

10 Ways to Deal With Annoying People (And How Not to Be One!)

Following are just ten important life lessons I’ve had the distinct displeasure of learning from annoying people around the world (plus tips on how not to be one). So, thank you, annoying people, for schooling me and making me a better person, who hopefully acts nothing like you.

1. The person who cuts in front of you in line will never learn not to. But call them on it anyway.

2. People love to talk about TV shows. So even if you “don’t own a TV” (sure, you don’t), watch a couple of shows on Hulu. Work and party conversations will make much more sense.

3. It really is so much easier not to be rude, ever. The representative on the other end of the phone isn’t personally responsible for your credit card fees, so don’t launch an angry tirade against him or her. And maybe you should be better about money, anyway. More »