How do you treat someone like an idiot?

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I treat a business collegue with deep respect and often give professional assistance when needed, without hesitation. I offer positive reinforcement, and buy lunch every once in a while, but this person never seems to have any respect for me. 

It seems that this person only respects others who treat'em like an idiot. So what is the best way to treat this person like an idiot?

faith♥missouri · Accepted Answer

Next time you feel this person is being disrespectful, just ask this person if they have an issue with you.
I have done this before and had great results.

Confronting someone is hard, but treating someone like an idiot is a waste of time.

Traveller · Answer

Usually, respect begets respect - you treat someone with deference,s/he also is likely to show the same deference to you. In your case, what makes you think s/he doesn't respect you? Have there been incidents? If not, just take a break and  think over if are overdoing the helping part and getting under your colleague's feet. Overattention at times can get cloying.

Livier A · Answer

Don't buy them lunch. And don't treat them like an idiot, s/he will soon realize that he's being an a$$... sorry... your earning brownie points with the big guy upstairs!

jigadee · Answer

Offer him negative reinforcment and dont ever buy him Lunch

mel · Answer

Don't ever treat anyone like an idiot.  You are doing what is right.  You will live with that.  Can you live with treating anyone less?

Anonymous · Answer

well... just be yourself dont treat him as an idiot...

but... try ignoring him for a little while... so that he realises your importance...  avoid doing what he expects from you for a short time...

this always worked for me to make people realise my importance...

all the best.

Anonymous · Answer

Whatever he says, give a disgusted look and say "Do you know anything?"

Anonymous · Answer

snub him

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