How do you deal with an irrational angry person?
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How do you deal with an irrational angry person?
Step 1: Think of the first thing you want to say or do in response to the irrational person—which is usually to defend yourself—and don’t do it. Take a breath and exhale. Step 2: Think of the second thing you want to say or do—often getting even or giving an ultimatum—and don’t do that either. Take a breath and exhale.
How do you de escalate an angry person?
Use the strategies below to de-escalate a situation:
- Listen to what the issue is and the person’s concerns.
- Offer reflective comments to show that you have heard what their concerns are.
- Wait until the person has released their frustration and explained how they are feeling.
Why is it so difficult to deal with irrational behavior?
It can be very difficult to deal with irrational behaviour. Irrational people often choose to ignore reason and logic because they are focused on making a certain point, and they don’t want anything to get in the way of that. Sadly, most people have at least one irrational person in their lives.
What do you do when an irrational person is arguing?
If you are arguing with an irrational person and you hurt their feelings, acknowledge it, apologize and move on. Irrational people often struggle to let go of certain things, and without an apology it is unlikely that they will try to understand your point of view.
Can you bring an irrational person back to rational thought?
Whether it’s a relative, a co-worker, or even a friend. Even people who are completely rational most of the time can suddenly “lose it” because something triggers inside them. But unless they have some sort of psychosis, there are ways to bring an irrational person back to rational thought.
How do you know if you are an irrational person?
People rarely change their mind during a fight, but often they will go home and reflect on it, and slowly their opinion will change. If you refuse to let the fight go even when the other person is upset or angry, you may be the irrational person. Respect that everyone has different opinions and you cannot make everyone think like you do.