What are examples of belittling?

The following are examples of what belittling looks like:

• Yelling or screaming at you to get a reaction.
• Insulting you — calling you fat, ugly or stupid — or criticizing your parenting skills or intelligence.
• Ignoring how you feel, disregarding your opinion or failing to recognize your contributions.

What is demeaning behavior?

Many complaints about bullying involve what complainants label as condescending or demeaning behavior. Demeaning behavior is that which is intended to cause a severe loss in the dignity and respect of someone; words or actions intended to debase, lower, degrade, discredit or devalue a person.

How do you deal with people who degrade you in front?

Dealing with someone who degrades you in front of others is never fun. The simple answer is to avoid them or have nothing to do with them. Since life is not always so simple, I will take a look at some of the issues involved.

Why do some people make degrading comments about others?

Since some people are very indirect in communicating things, the degrading comment may have had another purpose. These indirect communicators often say hurtful things as a way to convey their hurts, or to let you know what they are feeling.

How do you deal with people who don’t associate with you?

Ignore them back. If the person doesn’t want to associate with you for any number of reasons, then don’t associate with them. By ignoring them, you might cause them to take notice of your actions. This is also a good way of keeping your cool.

How do you deal with someone who is ignoring you?

Resolving the Situation Avoid jumping to conclusions. Feeling ignored is frustrating, and it’s easy to assume the worst. Reflect on your recent actions. This can be a challenge. Invite them to talk privately. Sometimes the best way to get to the root of the issue is to sit down with the other person and clear the air. Be nice.