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February 25, 2026

Here's exactly what to do when someone is disrespectful to you, says communication expert

Communication expert and CEO Michael Chad Hoeppner shares his best advice for how to handle disrespect with grace and composure.

Here's exactly what to do when someone is disrespectful to you, says communication expert

TL;DR

  • Practice maintaining a tall, confident posture by visualizing yourself as a helium balloon with deep roots, and incorporate throwing and catching a ball against a wall to simulate unpredictability.
  • Use 'transparency phrases' like 'I need some time to digest what you just said' to create space for yourself to think before responding.
  • Regain control of the conversation by redirecting to work-focused terms like 'procedure,' 'protocol,' 'paradigm,' 'plan,' and 'position' after using a transparency phrase.

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