Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to handle older relatives who have lost their filter [title] Respond to the remarks. [step] You might be shocked or surprised to hear your relative saying something outrageous or crude. When your relative loses their filter, don't react in shock, anger, or even ridicule.

Ending1: Just let them know that you felt just as upset and hurt in their words as they have felt in yours. [substeps] Remind yourself why the remarks made were hurtful to you and how that affects you from now on. Ending2: [substeps] Chances are that if your relative says such a thing, he or she thinks that is wrong because of who he or she is, is ashamed of it, or is worried about what others think. In these situations, it is most likely that the insult was meant as a joke or a learning experience. Ending3: Instead, try to keep your tone of voice professional and calming. [substeps] Add some humor to your responses by saying " i am so sorry that that is unkind to you. Ending4: Gently let your relative know that their behavior is inappropriate and move on. There's no need to bring up an incident once it has passed and you've dealt with it in the moment.

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