caricature. You are understandably upset about the situation, but that also doesn't justify saying things that are untrue and potentially damaging to a person, and mean-spirited words like that can end up causing more unintentional harm in the future. Instead, describe what happened, what rude action(s) the person said to you, and your reactions to them. Let your friends chime in with their reactions. Talk about the situation for emotional catharsis -- you want to let such an emotionally strenuous event off your back -- but then move on to something else. 6 Don't overthink the situation . After you've confronted someone about their behavior and things haven't improved, you need to draw a line to accept that you've done as much as you possibly could to improve relations with them. There's no more thought that you need to give to the situation. Don't overanalyze your behavior or theirs, your history of interactions, etc. Move on with your life and restore your sanity by banishing this rude person from your thoughts. Someone who is so hurtful towards you does not deserve any more of your energy. Don't take anything that this person says seriously or personally. You have nothing to prove to them. They shouldn't have the power to make you feel bad about themselves just because they are acting out. Keep on the down-low when making replies; you want to make polite ones, not ones that will get you in trouble. This will give you the impression that you