5 ways to tame bouncer
Relations / / December 19, 2019
The tendency of some people to splurge at the same time surprising and tiring. But there are some simple techniques to cope with desperate sebyalyubtsami.
Everyone in their life faces a man sooner or later, whose thirst for self-glorification over the edge. It is not just about a friend who shares his successes (and you answered - its). Everything is much more serious.
Such a person is like a mad peacock feathers dissolves, he is able to spend hours - overtly or covertly - to talk about how cool and did not respond to your yawn and unfocused gaze.
Not very nice to chat with him, and it is impossible, because you are in this situation just a passive listener. However, there are several ways to help rein in such a braggart.
1. to prove himself
Just ask the interlocutor to change the subject, or do it yourself, ignoring his showboating flow. Alternatively, move conversation to myself. Say that you are not one of those who especially admires the merits of others, or that it is difficult to make an impression on you in this way. It is likely that after this statement a person becomes uncomfortable to continue in the same spirit.
2. Fight fire
Apply it to the braggart same method - start to brag about themselves. Believe me, he does not like it in the same way as you do.
Try the following trick. How would inadvertently start in paints describe their successesAnd then, as if recollecting himself, apologize and add something like: "Oh, looks like I'm bragging. Do not do it - so do only losers. " After such a phrase ego simply will not allow braggart continue to sing the praises of himself.
3. Talk about another bouncer
During the conversation, talking about a mutual friend (or celebrity) and mark the fact that this man would have liked you a lot more, if not for his eternal bragging. Ask the interlocutor, if he feels something similar with respect to this or that person. Most likely, in the future conversation bouncer will try not to make the mistakes of others.
4. Open your senses
You yourself have to assess how the situation is and the source fit to openly express their feelings. If you feel it is appropriate (for example, if you conduct a private conversation with a close friend), frankly, is not thrilled with his behavior. It is not necessary to say any harsh or hurtful words - just honestly ask if the interviewee is interested in communicating with you.
5. Stop talking and walk away
If you got an impenetrable bouncer, you have every right to end the conversation and leave him alone with his own irresistible. It is best to do it with a smile, not taking offense at him. Just accept it for what it is, and the fact that you are just not on the road. As they say, c'est la vie.
And you met avid bouncers? What tactics against them chose you? Share your experiences in the comments.