It can be difficult to handle when someone is blatantly rude to us. We may get defensive, angry or even upset. Fortunately there are other ways to handle rude people, some ways below and more in the further exploration section;

1. Don’t Take it Personally: They may have had a bad day or it may just be “the way they are.” Chances are their rudeness has nothing to do with you personally 
2. Ignore It: They are powerless without a response. 
3. Tell Them: Explain that you find their behaviour or actions rude. Explain that it is not acceptable and the way is had made you feel. They may not realise that it has caused hurt or offence.
4. Don’t Let it Continue: Nip rude behaviour in the bud. If it continually happens, do something about it. Don’t stew on it and let it bring you down any further.
5. Ask if you Can Help: If the person isn’t normally like that or appears to be struggling, ask them if there is anything you can do to help.
6. Take Some Deep Breaths: Take 10 deep breaths and calm everything down before responding or becoming overcome by emotion. Try some breathing exercises here 
7. Be Kind: The old saying, “Be kind to the unkind people for they need it the most” can sometimes be never truer. You don’t know what people are going through or their reasons for being rude. Don’t add to their burden, be kind.
8. Check Yourself: Are you being over-sensitive or was it made as a joke? Chances are this is not the case as we know when someone is being rude to us however it is worth checking.
9. Mediate: With someone who is consistently rude specifically to you, ask someone to step in and mediate. A third person can help understand the situation and bring a new perspective on both sides.
10. Don’t Retaliate: Two wrongs never made a right and retaliating will only make you feel worse in the long run. Handle the situation with dignity.
11. Stay Calm: It is their behaviour that is at fault not yours. See it for what it is and stay calm 
12. Walk Away: Literally walking away can sometimes be the best course of action if there is no resolution likely. Being the bigger person and walking away can save pain and bad feeling in the long run.
13. Understand That It Might Just Be The Way They Are: They may just have a blunt, rude or rash personality. 
14. Set Boundaries: Set your own boundaries about what you will and will not take. Walk away when the line is overstepped.
15. Watch Your Own Behaviour: If you find yourself being rude, apologise.
16. Avoid Them: Really the last case scenario. If there is someone who is consistently rude and does not respond to feedback it may be best to just stay away with them. If you are unable to avoid them, for example at work, ask to be moved away from them and explain your reasons.