When someone is angry around us, we typically try to diffuse the situation as quickly as we can. However, you could easily end up making things way worse depending on what you say. Here’s what you should never say to someone who’s upset.
- “You’re overreacting/being too sensitive”
- “I’m going to ignore you until you calm down.”
- “If you continue to act like this, there will be consequences.”
- “You’re acting crazy.”
- “What do you want me to do about it?”
- “You’re wrong.”
- “You’re acting just like…[someone triggering]”
- “What’s wrong with you?”
- “Just look on the bright side.”
- And last but not least… “You need to calm down.”
Source: Fatherly