http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/vexation Questions tagged with 'vexation' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:19:05 -0800 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:19:05 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/65589/Ok%2Djust%2Dpiss%2Doff How do you deal with irritating people? How do you deal with those people who seem to have the knack of rubbing you up the wrong way, maliciously or non-maliciously? Those people who you really want to avoid, but can't, and who seem to be extremely capable or pushing your buttons.<br> <br> I'm talking about dealing with them at the moment that the button gets pushed, not afterwards, when you've had a cup of coffee and a cigarette and a chance to cool down a bit. How would you handle someone like that/handle the situation? Let's say that removing yourself from the situation is going to be difficult at best. <br> <br> I know about counting to 10. I know about walking away. What other methods do people have/use? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.65589 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:19:05 -0800 condescending irritating twat vexation Solomon