WHAT CAUSES RUDENESS?

What Makes a Person Rude and Disrespectful? People are rude and disrespectful when they act impolite, inconsiderate, or mean towards someone else. There can be many root causes for rudeness, such as insecurity or fear. People are often rude after being on the receiving end of rudeness.

People are often rude after being on the receiving end of rudeness. Researchers have found that "just like the common cold, common negative behaviors can spread easily and have significant consequences." In other words…

Rude is contagious!

It can be helpful to remember that when someone is being rude to you, it says more about them than you.

Sometimes when we encounter rude or disrespectful people, it can feel like they don't think we're worth being treated well. In reality, they have likely been on the receiving end of rudeness and are now "passing it along."