What should i do if someone is being mean to me?

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It would be great if everyone was considerate and kind but unfortunately there are always people who get their kicks or boost their egos by being cruel.

Firstly, don't let it get you down or make you feel less worthy. Don't take it personally--mean people are nasty because of who they are, not who you are.

Secondly don't let them see that they hurt you--that proves to them that they have power over you. Be cool, calm and collected.

Stand up for yourself if you can--if you can think of something witty and cutting (although not vicious or nasty) in reply, good (but few of us ever can). Otherwise indifference is best. A look of disgust, disdaining to bother to respond, usually drives them crazy because there is nothing worse for such people than being ignored.

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