Life-Lessons. Culture.
Effective Formula Which Makes Ignorant and Arrogant People Run For The Hills
It took me 5 years to find the perfect elixir to make the ignorant people disappear. Here it is.
How many times have you been shocked by things that certain people say and do? How many times have you been not listened to even when you are an expert in a certain field? How many times you had to walk away, just because it seemed impossible to reason with certain people?
There are not a lot of things that make my blood boil like ignorance and arrogance. I can’t stand those who refuse to listen to logic, reason or facts.
Ignorance is not just not knowing something — it’s an unwillingness to learn. It’s a fear of growth and change. Ignorance is the cause of so many bad things in the world.
These are certain people who only see their own point of view. They’re arrogant people who reject your opinion no matter what you say to them. They only recognize what suits them.
Even if you present them with evidence to back up your opinion, it simply doesn’t matter to them.
They think they’re know-it-all people. While they can’t even locate France on the world map. They don’t listen to anybody during the conversations. And most importantly they are very miserable people.
Dealing with people like this is tricky. I would never want to stoop to their level, but I can’t sit by while they say things that offend us. Unfortunately, there seems to be one in every family, office, and group of friends.
There are lots of articles suggesting how to effectively deal with ignorant people — most frequently it’s advised to ignore them. I don’t agree with that.
By ignoring ignorance, we are giving them power.
So how can you fight ignorance, when it’s bothering you?
I found a way, a perfect guide for dealing with ignorant, toxic and plain arrogant people. Here it is.
1. Agree With Them
When you encounter the ignorant person who just won’t stop pushing his false belief onto you about the subject where you are way more educated than them, let them do it.
Also, encourage them to tell you more. Agree with them on this ridiculous topic and be curious, ask them questions such as “and where have you read about this? could you please share more information with me? I would love to learn from you!”
It will make them feel invincible. They will go to ridiculous lengths to “explain” where they have gotten this valuable and untruthful information from. The lies will keep piling up and they will get so deeply entangled.
That’s when you start giving them real information.
2. Educate Them
Don’t criticize their “opinions” and don’t question their “resources”. I am sure they have done thorough research, just like Dr Mehmet Yildiz most miserable reader.
Simply educate them. When someone is uninformed about a certain topic, respectfully listen to their opinions and respond with a counter-argument.
If you’re to be educated on the subject, then make sure you are sharing facts that are correct.
The likelihood is that they won’t listen even to the facts but questioning their “information” by providing counter-arguments will cause them pain and you will see their little story crumble.
3. Offer Help
As I mentioned, share factual information with an ignorant person. Actually, swamp them with information. Send them links to scientifically backed researches, articles and even sign them up for a workshop on a certain topic.
“Hey, remember when we discussed Montenegrins being aggressive? Well, I’ve just found this amazing research on Montenegro’s culture and it’s the complete opposite of what you have said. You must read it, it’s mind-blowing!”
Ha.
Just place them in a situation with true experts who they will be unable to refute. This can provide a much-needed dose of perspective and humility, which they so lack. And don’t forget to stay kind.
Ignorant people are like addicts. They have an addiction to talking about something that they know nothing about. And passing information without verifying all the things.
They can’t help their situation. It’s not their fault they have trouble keeping informed and being miserable. Give them a hand and bring them up to speed on the situation.
4. Be Persistent
“Did you have a chance to go through the research? What do you think now?”
Haha.
Don’t let them get away with their ignorance. Keep pressing on the topic they allegedly know so much about. Check-in with them, did they perhaps gather some new information to back up their lies?
You will see, soon they will do everything to change the topic and ultimately avoid you. After all, you are so interested in hearing what they have to say and you have enough information to dispute all that has been said.
So don’t give up on a topic that you feel passionately about, don’t walk away because you have every right to stand firm. Say what you need to say. Back it up with facts and with a smile.
5. Let Them Walk Away
Ignorant people believe things are as they understand or rather don’t understand. However, they are the ones who always contradict themselves on many topics and at different times.
So accept their opinion in a wise and gentle manner but remember them and stay quiet for a while. At some other time when they bring forth another contradicting point of view on some other topic, remind them of their previous false opinion about the topic.
Even though they are stupid, they will soon realise that everything and anything they bring your way will have to be evidence-backed or they will face a lot of training and workshops.
And that is what ignorant and arrogant people fear the most — education.
So, don’t worry, you are not the one who should be walking away from the ignorant people.
It’s them who will run for the hills.
Like what you are reading? Get in Touch and Leave a comment!
Don’t like it? Sue me! 😄
Please check more of my stories about Life-Lessons & Culture and Beyond!
Thank you for reading.
