How to deal with difficult people
You will never be able to completely avoid coming in contact with people you find offensive, annoying, or downright loathsome. And when you do, there’s almost no chance you’ll be able to win any arguments or make them be more tolerable. What you can do, however, is get really good at handling negative interactions in the most effective way.
You Don’t Have to Say Anything at All
It’s not your job to make everyone understand what you’re doing or approve of you and your decisions. Your primary job is to honor and respect yourself, and protect your peace and mental health.