How to Politely Tell Someone They Are Annoying

Telling someone that they are annoying in a polite way takes some finesse. In some cases, the person will take offense to your feelings regardless of how polite you are when you talk to him. The most important thing to remember when you are dealing with an annoying person is to keep a level head.

Instructions

1. Consider the person's motives for being annoying. In some cases, low self-esteem or nervousness may be the cause of the annoying behavior. If this is the case, the person will usually stop being annoying when she feels better.

2. Think about what you will say to the person ahead of time. It is easy to just say exactly what is on your mind when you are dealing with someone annoying. Doing that is often counterproductive and can cause bad feelings between you and the annoying person.

3. Talk to the person alone. When you are dealing with a sensitive subject such as someone annoying you, it is always best to talk to her in a one on one situation. This will prevent him from being embarrassed.

4. Be kind to the person. They may think that they are being funny instead of annoying.

5. Explain exactly what he is doing that annoys you and explain why it annoys you. Sometimes, once you explain to him how you feel, he will stop the annoying behavior.

6. Ask her politely to stop. Offer to help her stop if the annoying behavior is a habit.

7. Stay away from the person if he is unable to stop the annoying behavior. Time apart from him may make the behavior less annoying to you once you start to go around him again.