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IDrinkandIKnowThings
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I think both approaches offered so far are wrong - thisThis kind of person thrives on the idea that you are uncomfortable with his behaviour, and confronting him simply confirms to him that he is getting a response.

Simply ignore it - if in the middle of the conversation or meeting, just continue as if the guy has not said anything at all. Otherwise, steer to a professional conversation.

This person will stop getting enjoyment out of your discomfort (or will simply present himself as a jerk in front everyone else), and you can move on.

I think both approaches offered so far are wrong - this kind of person thrives on the idea that you are uncomfortable with his behaviour, and confronting him simply confirms to him that he is getting a response.

Simply ignore it - if in the middle of the conversation or meeting, just continue as if the guy has not said anything at all. Otherwise, steer to a professional conversation.

This person will stop getting enjoyment out of your discomfort (or will simply present himself as a jerk in front everyone else), and you can move on.

This kind of person thrives on the idea that you are uncomfortable with his behaviour, and confronting him simply confirms to him that he is getting a response.

Simply ignore it - if in the middle of the conversation or meeting, just continue as if the guy has not said anything at all. Otherwise, steer to a professional conversation.

This person will stop getting enjoyment out of your discomfort (or will simply present himself as a jerk in front everyone else), and you can move on.

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HorusKol
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I think both approaches offered so far are wrong - this kind of person thrives on the idea that you are uncomfortable with his behaviour, and confronting him simply confirms to him that he is getting a response.

Simply ignore it - if in the middle of the conversation or meeting, just continue as if the guy has not said anything at all. Otherwise, steer to a professional conversation.

This person will stop getting enjoyment out of your discomfort (or will simply present himself as a jerk in front everyone else), and you can move on.