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7 Responses to Handle Rude Comments at Work (and keep your professionalism intact) Ever been caught off-guard by subtle digs at work? Here's how to handle them with grace and authority. 1/ The Mirror Response ↳ "How am I meant to respond to that?" ↳ Calls out their behavior directly, shifts the uncomfortable moment back to them 2/ The Therapist Approach ↳ "How do you feel when you say that to me?" ↳ Creates self-reflection, often leads to backtracking 3/ The Expectation Challenger ↳ "What response were you hoping to get?" ↳ Forces them to examine their true intentions 4/ The Professional Redirect ↳ "Let's focus on finding solutions instead" ↳ Shows you're above the drama while maintaining productivity 5/ The Clarity Seeker ↳ "Could you explain what you mean by that?" ↳ Makes them break down their comment, often exposing its inappropriateness 6/ The Boundary Setter ↳ "I prefer to keep our discussions constructive" ↳ Establishes clear professional limits 7/ The Power Pause ↳ Simply maintain eye contact and silence ↳ Sometimes the strongest response is no response Responding with professionalism keeps you in control and sets the tone for respectful conversations. Which response would you use? Share below 👇 ♻️ Repost this to help someone handle workplace dynamics. 🔔 Follow Dr. Neetu Johnson M.D.🧠🩺 for daily posts on mental health and professional development.