See someone's rude behavior in this light:

• Rudeness indicates the intensity of their commitment.
• It indicates their level of stress and insensitivity.
• It attests to the upbringing of the person.
• It indicates a persistent behavioral pattern.
• It shows a lack of knowledge.
• It shows a lack of insight into their own mind and its sensations.
• It shows you behavior to avoid.
• It is an opportunity for you to welcome and absorb the rudeness.
• It strengthens your mind.
• It renders unconditional the love that you are.

The next time someone is rude to you, make sure you do not get upset. Just return a broad smile. If you can digest rudeness, nothing whatsoever can shake you.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Celebrating Silence