Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to deal with nasty people [title] Try to empathize with someone who treats you poorly. [step] Though this may be difficult to do, showing empathy towards the person can help to turn a potential conflict into a more friendly discussion. Rather than react with anger or annoyance, you can try asking the person questions that are empathetic.

Ending1: These questions can help you avoid becoming defensive because you'll find the person siding with you instead. [substeps] To start, you could ask a question that makes the person uncomfortable. Ending2: If the person does behave badly, you should try to make them understand why. Ask them why their actions caused them those feelings. Ending3: Showing concern toward the person could be disarming and make them feel they actually have someone they can talk to, rather than simply be mean to. [substeps] For example, you may be around a person who asks hurtful, pointed questions at work. Ending4: [substeps] For example, you might ask something like, " i really like your new shirt. Are you just jealous of me? " while this may not seem empathetic, it will help to gain a glimpse of why the person treats you this way.

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