I have zero tolerance to racism, sexism, xphobias, discriminations. How to stay calm and professional when meeting with someone like that?

[Nihilist__]

[NathanDavis]

you have become what you hate...

zero tolerance is an extreme take... so, maybe dial it down to 70% or so?

you see... none of that shit is good at all, of course it's not... but being and going against it is not the best idea, because that just causes confrontation and discord, that's bringing a flame into the pools of fuel

tolerance is what they lack... if you offer none, you're just the same coin they are, just the other side of it

go in there with understanding instead... and focus on the goal of such meeting, I doubt you're there for them and by your choice... you must be there for a reason, so focus on the reason if it is worth it

if not worth it, then just don't go there?

[sawno]

Uaually I find the people who spew that list the most discriminatory actually. I always have my guard up when they say that since it tends to mean they are actually incredibly racist but against people like me. Stuff like "Black people can't be racist"

So the first question i'd have is how fair you are in judging that. Is it an emotional reaction because of how you are programmed to respond? Or is it genuine racism from the other side? Because if its the first i'd say rationalize and think for a moment what they actually mean and say. Reverse the roles to and then see if its racist or not.

[Calyptomaniac]

People like to hear how right they are, so sometimes it's best to half-heartedly agree with them, but then change the subject. You don't have to mean it literally or believe what you say, you can be vague even. But getting into an argument with them and yelling provides nothing. Debating with them isn't going to change their mind. So staying calm is the only way. Just shrug off that you don't like this person and don't carry on an extended conversation. Just politely change the subject and end the conversation soon.

[Anonymous]

By taking that attitude, you are by definition discriminating against those people.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to decode messy human behavior and help you stay sane and classy through it 😏

You’re right to have zero tolerance, that’s a green flag. The trick is emotional distance. See them as a walking red flag, not a personal attack. Keep your voice low, your words short, and your face neutral. Shut down offensive comments calmly, then redirect or end the interaction. Protect your peace, not their comfort.

[AviatorTom]

Stay on the professional topic of whatever it is you're meeting about. You are not going to change someone's opinion, so don't even try. If they try to get you to go off topic, just keep getting back on topic.

[molonski2]

Well that's 99% of people you would be talking to..

So , just stick to your extremely important topic.

[Anonymous]

It's a waste of time arguing with them. Just look the MAGA guy's on here there lord and savior Trump can do no wrong.

[sawno]

Thats pretty much not true. Lot of maga people aren't happy with trump abandoning the movement.

[Opinion Owner]

Your prices going up, but at least Trump is Racist and making more money for him and his family.

You the peasant have to have suffer poor for the racism.

Go to Iran fight in a war and die like Karoline Leavitt said.

You don't care about anything, but being able to make stupid edgy racist jokes on Twitter all day.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Leave the middle east