Every so often, all of us find ourselves having to deal with a difficult
person. Tact and diplomacy comes hard but it can be learned. Having a
sense of humour helps. Here's a few phrases you might find useful...
1. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
2. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
3. I don't know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce.
4. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
5. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
6. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
7. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
8. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
9. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
10. No, my powers can only be used for good.
11. How about never? Is never good for you?
12. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
13. You are beginning to sound reasonable... time to up my medication.
14. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.
15. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...
16. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.
17. At least I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.
18. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
19. Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject.