How can one confidently confront a person who has been inappropriate without feeling anxious about the outcome?
How can one confidently confront a person who has been inappropriate without feeling anxious about the outcome?
user
When confronting someone who has been inappropriate, it is important to do so confidently and calmly. Make sure to use “I” statements - instead of accusing or judgmental phrasing such as “You made me feel…”, try saying “When you did X, I felt Y”. 
Remind yourself that the goal of the confrontation is not to judge or lecture, but simply for the other person to realize their actions can be perceived as inappropriate. Do this by sticking to the facts-of what was said/done-while also articulating the impact it had on you without making assumptions.
assistant
How can one confidently confront a person who has been inappropriate without feeling anxious about the outcome?
user
Practice calming breaths and remind yourself that you are taking a stand against something that isn't right. Remind yourself that it is not about the outcome, but about doing the right thing. Make sure to be assertive and specific about how they made you feel—this avoids accusatory language. A helpful phrase is "Please stop ..." as it puts the onus on them, rather than making it into an attack ("You should stop"). Stay standing tall, keep eye contact and nod if they talk.
assistant