You should stop letting people say stupid things to you.
At some point, someone will choose to ignore the facts or refuse to look at them.You may find this person frustrating.It can be difficult to deal with a habit if you spend a lot of time around it.By controlling how you react to them, you can keep other people ignorant from bothering you.
Step 1: Ignore the person.
You can ignore an ignorant person if they are bothering you.If the person is trying to make you angry or start an argument, this is especially true.If you are with a group of people, turn your attention to someone else.Tell them to leave you alone if that doesn't work.
Step 2: Walk away.
Sometimes a physical separation from an ignorant person is enough to stop them from bothering you.You are sending a clear message to the person if you walk away when they say something ignorant.If you deal with ignorant people online or on social media, you can ignore their comments.If you find the comments/posts to be too much for you, you can block users or hide them.
Step 3: Distract yourself.
If someone'sIgnorance is bothering you, you can distract yourself by turning attention to work, a hobby, or entertainment.If you find yourself still thinking about someone's ignorant comment long after it has been said, distract yourself.
Step 4: Family situations should be kept peaceful.
You may not be able to ignore or walk away from family members who are ignorant.Try to diffuse any volatile situations by being as polite and sensitive as possible.You can change the subject.It is possible to shift the conversation away from topics where a family member is ignorant.You can tell an ignorant family member that you don't want to argue, so they can talk about something else.If you want to change the topic or mood, suggest playing a favorite game or watching television.Resorting to funny things.A good joke or funny story is a good way to keep the peace and overlook a family member's ignorantness.Being with other family members.You can vent to each other if other family members are upset with someone.Don't criticize or attack the family member, just focus on the ignorant comments.
Step 5: Don't quit at work.
Staying busy and focused on your tasks will keep you from getting angry and not doing your job well if you are dealing with someone's ignorance at work.Work can be used as an excuse to escape ignorant comments.If you want to get away, tell your coworker that you have a lot of work to do.It is possible to stop coworkers from making ignorant comments if you give signals that you don't want to be disturbed.If you are able to wear headphones, people might not interrupt you.Taking a short break can help calm you and keep your coworkers from making ignorant comments.Try to take a couple of minutes once or twice during the workday to get away and clear your mind using one of these methods.It is possible to vent to a work friend about a coworker's stupidity.Don't criticize or attack the coworker, just focus on the ignorant comments.Don't have an open confrontation at work.If you argue with your coworkers over their ignorant comments, you will make them angry, make you seem less professional, and even cost you your job if the situation gets out of hand.
Step 6: You can see things from the other person's point of view.
Try to understand what is bothering the person, and consider what might have led them to do that.This person has a background that might have contributed to their views.If I were this person or in this situation, how would I feel?
Step 7: Practice compassion.
No two people see things the same way, and that everyone has flaws.Remember that no one knows everything, and that you are also ignorant about some things.You can try to forgive someone else if you have these thoughts in mind.Think about a time when you were ignorant.How did they react?How would you want them to react?Think about how you can acknowledge, understand, and share the feelings of the person that is bothering you.When speaking to someone, choose your words carefully.Say things like "Let me see if I have this right...." or "It sounds like you're saying..."
Step 8: Climb above.
It is said that you can only change yourself.An ignorant person may simply refuse to change their views or try to understand you.If you want to change what you can't, focus on modeling virtues that you might value, like open-mindedness, tolerance, and self-control.Conflicts of communication can have objective differences and emotional issues attached to them.It is not possible to change people's view of the facts, but you can change how you feel about them.
Step 9: Be kind.
If you want to communicate with ignorant people, try modeling the behavior you would like to see from them, even if they are not showing it.Even if you disagree, show sympathy and be patient.Your modeling could rub off on them.Say something like, "This is a really complicated issue."I see things differently because of Y and Z.Maybe we need to do more research before making a decision.
Step 10: Take a break with silence.
It is your instinct to tell a person that he or she is wrong if they say something ignorant.The power of silence is never underestimated.If you don't say anything at all and stare at them blankly, you are sending a powerful message that the ignorant comment is not worth a response.
Step 11: Referred to.
It is common for people to jump to conclusions and we often aren't aware of our own.If you are dealing with people who refuse to believe the facts, offer references to the right information instead of just telling them that they are wrong.If you can't remember the details or just want to be extra-diplomatic, try saying something like "I hear you, but if you read Y it actually states that Z is true."
Step 12: It is possible to offer a compromise.
If you can't seem to communicate with an ignorant person, politely state that you do not agree with them.Try to reach a compromise by putting yourself in the other person's shoes and offering to talk more about the issue later.Suggest that since you don't agree with each other, it's best to respectfully acknowledge the difference of opinion and move on.
Step 13: Know when to stop.
You can not win every battle.Sometimes it is best to let someone'sIgnorance be.You can at least preserve your emotional well being by letting it go and moving on if you can't change the way the person thinks.
Step 14: If you are being harassed, seek support.
It can happen to anyone at any age.ignorant comments based on race, sex, gender, political or social beliefs can be used to bully.You don't have to accept it.It can show up as rude or lewd jokes, inappropriate comments concerning gender/race/age/etc., sharing of not-safe-for-work materials, degrading comments, and so on.If you're the victim of a bully, try to document it.Save comments on social media, save emails, and try to find witnesses.Ask for a face-to-face meeting with your bully's superior if you are being bullied at work.You should bring any documentation.It is possible to speak to your human resources department about the harassment.Let your school counselor, parents, or another trusted authority know if you are being bullied so that they can help you.There should be anti-bully policies in schools.If you are not believed, be persistent.