How to Stop a Pushy Person

I find people who are pushy do not really value feelings, they will still try to manipulate...

If someone tries to push me I say, "Boy, you don't take no for an answer do you? You'll have to work on that." Usually renders them speechless and they move on to someone else to try to push around.

Never make excuses to a pushy person, period! I just love those people who say; "I hope you don't mind my asking" OR "Do you mind if I ask you".... My response is; Of course not, as long as you don't mind if I don't answer. I take my right to privacy very seriously, and you should do the same. I'm glad I ran into you, have a great day!!!! .................Pushy people deserve nothing less. Simply put, you have to teach them how to respect your boundaries.

This is incredible helpful. I had someone being very rude and pushy to me. I applied these ideas and it instantly resolved the problem. Fantastic video! I even forwarded it on to a few friends who have issues with the same pushy person.

I'm not terribly concerned about not hurting the feelings of a pushy person for the simple reason they're not concerned about mine as demonstrated by their behavior.

Pushy people don't care about your feelings.

The best tactic is to avoid. If avoidance is not possible, speak directly and say no. It always works not only with pushy people, but also practically everyone.

Pushy people are numb to the normal boundaries. I have a pushy person that I know and when they ask me if I will do this or that I just don't text them back or call them back until much later and when I do it is always very short and non apologetic. Pushiness stops working and the pushy folk will stop trying because they are Machiavellians and they stop doing things that don't accomplish their goal.

“Don’t let the most jacked-up person lead.” Ooooh! Words to live by.

You guy think these people dont know what they're doing you're being too nice

Thank you! I’m 28 and I’m learning to set boundaries and not feel bad about it!

I tell them, " no is a complete answer".

This is so good!!! I live in a country where the majority of people are pushy people.🇮🇳❤️

This is an OUTSTANDING video! I just won't tolerate pushy people anymore. I am compassionate with them, but when my boundaries don't matter to you, you will be called out about it. Little children can understand that and so can adult bullies. Some of them understand lawyers better.

Get a friend to answer the phone, and get the friend can say, "they are busy." Treat this friend nice.

It’s true, logic doesn’t never work, use your feeling and keep it vague, never explain why you feel a certain way.

My default when pushed is always to say no!! I am in the process of stating this to my current bo!! I have had to repeat over and over that he is not welcome to hang around when I am working..I was met with pouting, passive aggression, attempted emotional blackmail. I literally just said.."No, we don't do that here! We don't use manipulation to get what we want"

I don't like talking about feelings with a pushy person. If I say "I dont feel like it" they usually question why and try to make me change feelings too. Say things like "why, you did XYZ last weekend, cant you do this now?" etc etc. Usually opens up hell.

Im pretty good with handling pushy people, but it's the elderly I'm a bit softer with. 😅 I told an older lady that I'm an introvert and don't like to talk on the phone a lot. Yet, and STILL she calls and lets my phone ring over 6 times. I dont answer because I'm setting boundaries. My husband gave her my number by the way. It was no emergency when she called. She just wanted to talk. Some can be very manipulating, but I still stand my ground its just harder because I don't wanna come across harsh, but this is such good teaching. One thing I disagree with is not to ignore them. There are SOME people we do need to avoid. This is biblical. Thanks for sharing ❤

He's describing "pushy" being the narcissist and "squishy" being the empath! ;-) I don't mind it, softer words to use instead of these or toxic. I'm a squishy who doesn't like pushy lol