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dctucker t1_jae9z90 wrote

Reply to comment by Favoniuz7 in LPT Request - how to respond to people who constantly try to one-up you and diminish your accomplishments? by idkifik

Having been on the receiving side of being called out publicly, do this. Maybe do it gently and without malice, since the person may not realize that they're actually one-upping you with what they're saying. If they're anything like me they'll be a bit embarrassed, apologize, and try to correct their behavior going forward.

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Favoniuz7 t1_jaedmh9 wrote

Yes, I agree. Maybe just reiterate what OP said in private. Without making a big scene, saying something like "Hey, you're doing that thing again where you're making it seem like you're one upping me, and you're making me feel diminished." There's really nothing to say to that, depending on their reaction, it'll show you whether to cut this person off or not

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