# Rude

Social media users are discussing the contagious nature of rudeness and sharing strategies to counteract it. Many posts highlight instances of rude behavior and its negative impact, while others offer advice on how to respond politely and effectively.

### About Rude
This topic covers the social phenomenon of rudeness, its causes, effects, and management.  

### Top Rude News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"The Best Way to Counteract Rude Behavior Psychology Today Whether they intend to or not people may at times behave rudely. A new study on incivilitys effects shows why rudeness hurts so much and how you can negate its effects on you"  
[News Link](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201711/the-best-way-counteract-rude-behavior) [@PsychToday](/creator/x/PsychToday) 2022-08-12T23:26Z 1.2M followers, 822.1K engagements


"5 Polite Ways to Disarm Rude People Psychology Today A new study reports that rude behavior is contagious. What can be done to break the vicious cycle"  
[News Link](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201512/5-polite-ways-disarm-rude-people) [@PsychToday](/creator/x/PsychToday) 2022-08-12T23:26Z 1.2M followers, 822.1K engagements


"Why We Are So Rude on Facebook and Other Social Media - WSJ Online Browsing Lowers Self-Control and Is Linked To Higher Debt Weight"  
[News Link](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444592404578030351784405148) [@WSJ](/creator/x/WSJ) 2015-04-13T21:20Z 20.8M followers, 17.3M engagements



### Top Rude Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"I just want to say that I am actually very successful and well-liked The point of performative Yglesias-bashing is to intimidate other writers out of just forcefully saying true things even though on balance youll do better if you forcefully say true things. A big part of why lots of people hate Yglesias is sometimes he's just rude and says stuff like this everyone who works in Democratic politics knows this about donors of course but it's considered uncouth to actually say out loud. A big part of why lots of people hate Yglesias is sometimes he's just rude and says stuff like this everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mattyglesias/status/2017982313842225483) [@mattyglesias](/creator/x/mattyglesias) 2026-02-01T15:24Z 571.4K followers, 229.5K engagements


"Wow this short clip tells you everything you need to know about Lucy Powell what a rude and obnoxious person What do you think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/benonwine/status/2017922433693466687) [@benonwine](/creator/x/benonwine) 2026-02-01T11:26Z 214.8K followers, 289.9K engagements


"Zoey Was Rude at the Mall So Little Rumi and Her Mom Taught Her a Lesson #minecraft #shorts 💗Zoey Was Rude at the Mall So Little Rumi and Her Mom Taught Her a Lesson #minecraft #shorts #kpopdemonhunters SUBSCRIBE to the Channel ❤ @sodapopdash 👉 Disclaimer: All of its videos are directed to a mature audience that is over [--] within the meaning of Title [--] C.F.R. [-----] of CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (USA) are not intended for children under [--] years old"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TP2GLt1_Vmo) [@sodapopdash](/creator/youtube/sodapopdash) 2026-02-01T10:00Z 2.2M followers, 192.7K engagements


"JOHN FORD - born 132yrs ago today - in total fuck you mode being interviewed by Peter Bogdanovich in [----]. You may find Ford rude personally I find him hilarious - especially as (great Film man though he was) Bogdanovich could be a total kiss-ass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheMonologist/status/2017900325890392346) [@TheMonologist](/creator/x/TheMonologist) 2026-02-01T09:58Z 55.3K followers, 41.8K engagements

Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing