Multi-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence in this paragraph:

How to cope with insults
Decide what response, if any, is necessary.
Use the information gleaned about the person, the context, and how an outsider might view the insult to determine your reaction.
Ignore the insult.

Available choices: [+] As a defensive response, your initial reaction must be so overt that it may not appear as a reaction at all. Ignoring an insult sends the message that you don't want to talk about it any further. [+] Choosing to ignore an insult can give you power over the offender. People make offensive remarks for some sort of reaction--perhaps to embarrass you or get under your skin. [+] This is an unrealistic goal because ignoring the insult may convince the person who insulted you. Instead, simply ignore the insult and move on. [+] If you're not afraid of a person who insults you, ignoring the insult will not help. It is important to remember that it is not personal.
Choosing to ignore an insult can give you power over the offender. People make offensive remarks for some sort of reaction--perhaps to embarrass you or get under your skin.