How to handle INSULT

Handling the insult in professional manner with no anger is a tough job. One has to be mentally strong and never lose the control while handling such situations.The article is really inspiring. Thanks Ms.Mangala

Really a good insight and this is purely depends upon one whim and will. My dad used to say that the one who controls his anger he is a man.

Many a cases, when it comes to insult or a praise, just leave the place even if it is your own office - for two reasons. 
1. Whatever told during these, would be just their opinion, unless supported by proper statistics.
2. These utterences would retard you from growth momentarily. You would tend towards overconfidence or introversion.
Anyway, abscond from any remarks during these or just keep cool.

Good one, thanks for sharing

Great article Mangala....Truly inspiring

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have thick skin and a golden heart :::: nothing can impregnate your defences...i follow this and am free::

::: by the way There is nothing called ENLIGHTENMENT IT'S JUST  a 13 letter word.
:::: at least i think so, for me all these concepts used by so called enlightened people , mgt. experts are nothing but crap and just raddi.they should be directed  to the dustbin in the corner and not your pristine head:::

Here are some ways to handle insults just a little better:

Tell them that you don’t like what they did. It doesn't matter if it was an off-color joke or comment in the spirit of a funny moment. Say it calm & rational. Don't be the first to raise the level of tension. Always stand by your principles. If you’ve made it a point not to dignify stupid jokes or be subjected to humiliating dares, stick by it. 
If you can’t voice your concerns and comments right then and there, show your displeasure. Get up or walk away. Even a serious frown or a lift of an eyebrow can ‘shout’ what you want. No one can be so oblivious as not to notice your actions! Sometimes, it’s even a better way to stop the trash talk – a visual reminder to the instigator that he or she is getting out of hand. Most people will be shamed by that into stopping altogether.   
If it’s possible, avoid the other person or group. That way, you won’t have to tolerate their brand of senseless humor. You won’t even have to stretch your people skills to the limit. You can also start going out or be friendly with a much nicer person or group to ease up the social pressure in being with this rowdy group.  

If it’s not possible for you to avoid them – let’s say for example, they’re you’re co-workers or worse, one of the managers, try to limit social time with them. Stick to work-related talk or casual “what’s the weather like?” kind of conversations. Sooner or later they’ll get the hint. As a last resort, request for a transfer and just cite some plausible reasons for it.

Insults might be minor but it still should be taken into account. If you feel slighted or insulted, don’t allow anyone to belittle it.  Handle it with care and always remember that you are worthy of respect as much as the other person. Flying off the handle quickly doesn't help anyone.

TO OVERCOME INSULT IS NOT TO REACT INSTANEOUSLY MORESO WITH THE BOSS;EVEN IF HE IS DOING WRONGLY.YOU CAN PONDER OVER THE CAUSE FOR INSULT;AND APPLY SENSE AND NONSENSES DISCRETIONERY DECISION AND ACT ACCORDINGLY. 

That is so true.I think it depends on our thinking.We are only giving them permission to insult us by reacting to their comments(in the case when we know we are not wrong).The moment we stop reacting to these insults in aggression we are sorted but I think it is not as easy done as it is said.  

Its really amazing how inspite of technology leaps, thoughts leaping from history to modernity still seek the wisdom of the past!! Its truly amazing... Good one Mangala.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.
very good insight, thanks for sharing !!!