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What to Say to Dismissive Replies

2024/11/26
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Jefferson Fisher在节目中探讨了如何有效回应那些试图轻描淡写、回避责任的评论,例如“只是开玩笑”、“别放在心上”、“别太敏感”等。他指出,这些评论看似微不足道,却可能慢慢地损害自尊心,让人感到沮丧。他建议,面对此类评论,不要采取防御性反应,而要保持冷静,巧妙反击,维护自身权益。他提供了三种应对策略:第一,面对“只是开玩笑”的回应,可以反击,要求对方更幽默,或者改进玩笑内容;第二,面对“别放在心上”的回应,可以反击,强调自己有权决定感受,或者要求对方换一种说法;第三,面对“别太敏感”的回应,可以巧妙利用“sense”一词反击,指出对方言行不当。Fisher强调,无论哪种回应方式,关键在于保持冷静,避免防御性反应,才能占据更有力的位置,有效保护自身情绪和自尊。 Scott在节目中提出了他在工作中遇到的问题:一位同事总是用“只是开玩笑”来回应他的不满,这让他感到很困扰。Fisher建议Scott可以尝试更直接的反击,例如“那你再幽默点”或“改进一下你的笑话”,或者表达惊讶,例如“我很惊讶你这么说”,以此引导对方反思言行,并建立界限。Fisher还强调,如果轻描淡写评论影响工作效率和团队关系,需要采取更强硬的措施。

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This chapter explores effective responses to dismissive comments, focusing on the phrase 'It was just a joke.' It suggests turning the joke back on the speaker by asking them to be funnier or find new material, emphasizing that the recipient gets to decide the impact of the comment.
  • Effective responses to dismissive comments involve turning the joke back on the speaker.
  • The recipient gets to decide the impact of the comment, not the speaker.
  • Suggested responses include 'Then make it funnier,' 'Then work on your material,' and 'Was that supposed to be funny?'

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Someone brushes off their rude comments with, “It was just a joke.” Or they tell you, “Don’t take it personally,” or, “You’re too sensitive.” 

These comments might seem small. But they can slowly tear down your self-esteem. 

The good news? You don’t have to let them shake you. 

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to respond to dismissive comments.

These strategies will help you protect your self-esteem, stand your ground, and respond to dismissive comments with confidence.  

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