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How do you politely request someone to stop preaching to you?

Desertdweller 5 May 14
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A smack in the mouth is normally effective but may cause offence

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Just tell them you’re happy praising Satan ???

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My neighbor tried that about a month ago in my house. I was not in the least polite with my response.

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Be very quiet and when they ask you why you are quiet just say I enjoy watching people making fools of themselves. I am an introvert an this works well when I am asked why so quiet.

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Would depend on the context. If it is some random stranger who feels like proselytizing, it depends on my mood if I try to run their brain in a circle by questioning their beliefs or just tell them they are barking up the wrong tree. If it is a casual relationship I tell them I am an atheist. Then the ball is in their court - if they want to have a civil discussion about that, I will - but if they become uncivil or push their preaching harder they've forfeited their right to be spoken to politely. If it is a close relationship... well, they know better. Either they are worried for my immortal soul, or they are looking to ruffle my feathers. Again my response depends on the situation.

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You might say: Would you please stop preaching to me.

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I find the phrase, "Blow it out your ass" very useful.

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literally ask them to stop.

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Can you trump on demand? Followed by "That's what I think of that bollocks".

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I don't tell you what to believe, so you don't get to tell me....simple as that

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Theres no polite way to tell someone to fuck off.
I'll stress it needn't be said with exasperation or anger.
A smile, laugh ... "Oh fuck off with that shit".
Added adamance as required.

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Depends on their style. Calm and gentle - I engage in debate. Loud and pushy - I talk about how I love masturbating. And that seems to hold them for about half an hour.

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There probably isn't a polite way. I usually just excuse myself and say that I do not discuss religion.

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Fuck Off,I Hinted!

Coldo Level 8 May 14, 2018
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I try not to engage by deflecting to a different topic.

@Desertdweller I would guess that you’re an “F” (Feeler) on the Myers-Briggs scale because you’re too nice. You don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings even at the expense at your annoyance … which is quite honorable. The “T” (Thinker) type would have no problem telling them to Fuck Off because being upfront and direct is how we roll … which is also … virtuous. And then there’s me who would welcome the chance to engage them in an impromptu debate or practice some street epistemology 🙂

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