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Sep 2024
16m 49s

What to Say When Someone Belittles You

Civility Media
About this episode

Ever had someone put you down, but you weren’t sure how to respond?


You don’t need to get defensive or fire back. There’s a better way.


In this episode, I’m sharing 3 strategies to handle belittling comments with confidence and control.


These strategies will help you stay calm, avoid escalating the situation, and hold your ground when someone tries to belittle you.


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