Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to tell someone that something they said offended you without being offensive yourself [title] Ask the person to repeat themselves. [step] This can be a great way to open up the conversation. Many people get away with saying offensive things because they assume no one will challenge them.

Ending1: Don't make your reaction as offensive as it would be if you were hearing it from someone else. [substeps] Some people feel offended by things other people say. Ending2: It's natural to be offended when you hear someone's offensive remarks, so asking them to repeat them can help you with this. [substeps] Try saying something like, " what i hear you saying is pretty offensive of you to say, especially if you want to make it about me. Ending3: Use this to your advantage and avoid trying to push someone to speak to you. [substeps] Thank the person for their consideration before they respond. Ending4: By asking them to repeat themselves, you're forcing them to actually admit what they said and if they stand behind it. [substeps] Use a casual, innocent tone when you ask them to repeat themselves.

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