This is how to politely shut down any rude comment. In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Dolly Chugh shares one of the most useful communication tools I've ever heard. Dr. Dolly Chugh is a renowned behavioral scientist, award-winning NYU Stern professor, and expert on why people resist change. When someone says something rude, offensive, or completely inappropriate, most of us feel like we have two choices: Stay silent or start an argument. But Dr. Chugh explains there's a third option. Without getting pulled into a debate, simply say: "Ouch," or "whoa." Or one of my personal favorites that I learned from Jefferson Fisher: "Did you actually mean to say that out loud?" Not every rude comment deserves your energy and not every difficult person deserves your attention. Sometimes the most powerful response is the one that doesn't invite an argument at all. Stay tuned - this episode drops Thursday August 27th! 🎧 “Stop Wasting Your Energy: How to Deal With People Who Won’t Change & What to Do Instead”
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