How do you effectively confront people who are spreading negative rumors about you?
olimaar
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Oct 26, 2015
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What you shouldn't do, is fight back. That just makes more conflict that you have to deal with. Understand why they are spreading rumors about you. It could just be a misunderstanding. But if it isn't, ask the person why they started the rumor. Try to reason with them and figure out unresolved conflict.
Anonymous
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Jul 26, 2016
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If people are spreading negative rumors about you, you should find out if they're aware that the rumors thy are spreading about you are false. You should them inform them that the rumors they are spreading about you are false. The third thing is find out their motive.
Anonymous
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Sep 29, 2016
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I will go to that person and ask her whats the problem. I will tell her that i prefer face to face conversation regarding my negatives
shiningHeart83
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Oct 12, 2016
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Confront them and ask them to stop because you know that they are the ones spreading the negative rumors, and it makes you upset. If they don't stop, report them to a teacher, guidance counselor, or trusted adult.
colourfulMango27
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Oct 13, 2016
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I will tell him/her personally, with a mediator or a counselor and we'll talk everything out. We would express our sides and iron everything out.
IsoMooses
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Oct 13, 2016
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By staying mature, and by understanding that they are only people too, with complex stuff going on. I believe I can talk it out with them.
SirSoundwave
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Oct 27, 2016
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I tend to try and talk to them about why they started to spread the rumor, or get one of my friends, that is also their friend, to ask why. Then I try to get them to stop by trying to talk to them about it. Because, for me at least, it's because of one of my sensory things I do to keep me grounded, when i feel like i'm disassociating. Then we try to work out a compromise.
strawberryPudding82
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Dec 9, 2016
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Confronting people about negative rumors can be done by approaching them and saying something like, 'I understand there are some rumors going around about me that are untrue. I would really appreciate it, if it would just stop. I do nothing to harm others and would appreciate if the same were done for me.'
Anonymous
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Jan 4, 2017
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Confront this person with confidence. If you aren't confident your words will mean nothing to them. Also, deny what they are saying. Tell them what they're saying doesn't bother you, even if it isn't true. Finally, realize yourself that you are so much better than they are because you are confident, and you don't spread rumors about them.
Anonymous
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Feb 5, 2017
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I have found that confronting them bluntly is always the better choice, rather than being cagey and shady. You need to have a cool and collected demeanour and not give vent to nasty feelings.
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