How Do I Tell People To Back Off?

[samhain]

(07-05-2021, 02:13 AM)sandwedge Wrote: Total agree with you. I'm pretty social, but when I don't feel like it, I can usually convey the message to not bother me pretty quickly. 

I feel like the key is to remember all the times that I've unintentionally insulted someone or hurt someone's feelings.  I then just take that and direct it to someone I don't want to deal with.  People like the one mentioned are seeking attention.  Deny them the attention and move on.