There are times when the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all. But silence isn't an effective tactic for dealing with a combative individual because they are only interested in gaining power over you. To these people, your silence is seen as a small victory and an open invitation to continue their bullying. Standing up to them and exposing their aggressive behavior is the key to making them stop. Once the spotlight is on them, and others recognize their behavior and actions, they retreat.
For the mild conflicts of everyday life, walking away and ignoring the offending person is the best choice.
What's better? A girl who stands up or who walks away
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There are times when the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all. But silence isn't an effective tactic for dealing with a combative individual because they are only interested in gaining power over you. To these people, your silence is seen as a small victory and an open invitation to continue their bullying. Standing up to them and exposing their aggressive behavior is the key to making them stop. Once the spotlight is on them, and others recognize their behavior and actions, they retreat.
For the mild conflicts of everyday life, walking away and ignoring the offending person is the best choice.