Three Stoic Strategies For Dealing With Difficult People

Expecting difficult people isn't pessimism. It's preparation, so you can show up as the calm one in the room.

Difficult people are a real test of how steady you are. Staying calm is a choice you make before they ever walk in.

The hardest difficult person to deal with is usually the one you were before your first coffee.

This pairs well with: It’s none of my business what you think of me. Their opinion is their business; our response is ours.

the stoic move that helped me most: decide in the morning that someone will annoy you today. sounds grim, but when it happens you've already chosen how to respond instead of reacting

Three Stooges Strategy: Curly, Larry, and Moe. Humour goes a long way.