#commanding respect

Male aggression—whether in the workplace, social settings, or even within family dynamics—can be intimidating, frustrating, and, at times, emotionally draining. Women are often conditioned to either shrink in response or appease the situation, but these are not the only options. Understanding how to navigate male aggression with poise, intelligence, and strategic thinking can not only help you…

Be the type of commander that when you get up in the morning the legion goes “Crap, she’s up!”  Or he.  I don’t know, I stole it from a motivational poster.  Point is, the key to making people leave you alone is to, and this is important so listen up:  Stop clinging to the edge of your patience.  Have none at all.  

Treat them so miserably by default, as soon as they walk up to you that they don’t want to be near you, while at the same time knowing what you’re talking about.  I find condescension works wonders and it will drive them nuts that you’re always right while pushing themselves to improve just to prove you wrong some day.  And if they did something stupid don’t hold back in pointing it out loud and clear.  

Every once in a while you’ll get one that just does. not. get. the. blatant. hints.  No matter how harsh and rude you are to these types somehow they get this warped idea that you’re a good role model with great advice.  I’m still figuring out what to do about those types.  Thinking of just setting myself on fire next time they talk to me, do you think that’s too rash?  Maybe I’ll just pretend to set myself on fire and run away screaming.  Might be worth it.

Actually…I kinda like that one.  Deadpan look, “I can’t talk, I’m on fire and I have to go put it out.”  And then just walk away.Anyway, if you just can’t stand to be that mean and abrasive…I don’t really know what to tell you.  Perhaps you could cultivate some annoying new habits, such as audibly grinding your teeth in their presence.