What if the person I was just talking to thought I was trying to be rude?
riverWillow6
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Dec 13, 2016
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It sounds like there was a misunderstanding or miscommunication. When this happens to me, I try to identify why the person may have thought I was being rude. Was it my tone? Was I impatient or distracted? If not, could I have seemed to be?
Figuring out the core reason can help you rectify the situation and allow you to communicate your true message to that person more effectively.
Anonymous
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Jan 15, 2015
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I would recommend clarifying your intentions with the injured party, and acknowledging their feelings. It doesn't help to simply deny that you were being rude; what matters most is how they feel about it. Help them understand that it wasn't your intention to be rude, and apologize for the misunderstanding.
Amanda9715
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Apr 29, 2015
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I generally apologize, saying that it was not meant to be rude. Then I usually reword what I was trying to say.
Elina99
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May 20, 2015
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Then you should try to explain yourself and rephrase your words so they understand what you really meant.
PoliteOcean
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Sep 7, 2015
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It is up to you how you want to handle the situation. However if you want to be cordial, it would be nice to explain yourself and how you meant for it to come out or sound.
Anonymous
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Sep 8, 2015
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Don't worry, just ask them nicely and either way you can explain! Most likely they didn't think you were being rude!
heartsNcupcakes
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Sep 12, 2015
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It could be that there was a miscommunication on either end and it does happen. We're human. Normally, I just explain to them that my intentions were not to be rude and apologize if it came off that way. Then, I try to rephrase myself.
Anonymous
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Jun 6, 2016
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Try not to think badly of yourself or them that way. If they don't come out and tell you they thought you were rude, assume nothing. If they do say something to you then just politely exlain to them that you had no intentions of making them feel that way.
MarcV
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Aug 8, 2016
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There's always the assuming thing in every person some people can be sensitive and took it wrong way
Anonymous
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Jul 3, 2018
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Explain to that's person you wasn't trying to be mean. Hopefully they will understand. You might have just had an off day
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