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You may prefer to go away from arrogant people, but what if you have no other option but to deal with such people? Dealing with arrogant people is definitely not an easy task but dealing with such people demonstrates one’s ability to neutralize problematic situations either in workplace or in the family or among friends. Below are few ways that aid in dealing with arrogant people.

Understand the reason

You first have to know that Arrogance is a defence mechanism. Often learned during childhood, through arrogance people defend them from insecurity and vulnerability.  Arrogant people usually undermine others and exert themselves. They usually focus on weaker person or weaker co-worker. Understand why the person is arrogant. Is it because they have never spoken to you or due to misunderstanding with you? Unless you come across a situation where it clearly demonstrates person’s arrogance don’t come to a conclusion, as you could even be wrong. So, accessing the situation and the person comes first before entering to any conclusion. Also remember that such people seek to take control or try to dominate as they fear of being dominated or controlled. If you spot the reason behind their arrogance, it would get much easy for you to handle the situation and person as well.

Take encounter as chance to improve personal skills

Don’t hesitate to take an encounter with the arrogant person if needed. Be strong and confident while believing that you can deal with the situation well. They cannot really do anything or say anything that can undermine you until you are confident. Your self-worth and sense of confidence are crucial to resist arrogant person’s unexplained behavior. Instead of concentrating on the arrogance of the person probe for something which you can learn from the situation or at least something to enjoy from the situation. In fact you can use the encounter as a way to improve your tolerance and listening skills. At times your ignorance towards them would make them stop bothering about you.

Be honest

After everything if you still feel no trial is working and it looks like getting on your nerves, be honest to tell them that they are arrogant and tell them how you feel or what you think of them. You don’t have to shout back or insult them unnecessarily. This is definitely not the end of the world and at times even being honest and polite could workout. You never know.

-Sumana