How To Deal With Inconsiderate People?
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Relationships are sacred. They are sacred because only through relationship can we define 'who we are?' Are you good, bad, loving, caring, angry, envious, or depressed? None of these is possible if nothing else (person or thing) exist but you. How you behave and deal with someone or something else defines you. And you are defining yourself every moment, either consciously or unconsciously. Those who want to improve themselves, define 'who they are?' consciously.
Human psychology is complex and no two persons behave the same. Even twins have differences in their behavior although to a large extent they have many similarities.
When your behavior or that of another person is in some way considered socially inappropriate or does not serve you or anyone else, you may wish to "deal with" such behavior. Even if you chose to ignore the behavior, if that somehow serves you or the others, that too is a kind of "dealing with"
In this series of open-ended questions posted regularly your opinion will be sought on how you have or how you would deal with a behavior pattern that is generally considered socially inappropriate or does not serve anyone.
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Two P's are needed to tackle these people and situations (Patience & Prayer). Patience is a great virtue and comes very handy in dealing with such people and should be used alongside Prayer. Don't be surprised if the person behaves very normal.
Yes, you are right, @beforemybuy. Patience & prayer are certainly two ways of managing such people. Isn't it possible that what we consider as considerate behavior may not be a universal standard of behavior. Some behaviors considered normal in some parts of the world may be considered abnormal in another part of the world. Thus some foreigners and immigrants may not behave the way the locals behave because they may simply be not aware of the customs and behavioral patterns of the locals,until they learn them. That is provided they want to integrate with the locals and respect their customs. If they don't, just because they believe their culture is superior to the locals, then no amount of patience or prayer is going to help.
Dear @devann, some rules and norms are universal. The 2 P's mentioned will benefit any community and any belief because the energy produced by the practice of these is strongly positive and results in greater relaxation after an initial smaller amount of pain.