How do y'all deal with "Chad" personalities?

I work in construction and I deal with dudes like this all the time. The only thing about doing this is that when you start to act like this and play their stupid games, then you end up in a vibe in which you hate being but they keep expecting. I usually give them a couple insults back just to fuck around and let them know I can hang. But then I ease up and just be myself, more reserved and relaxed conversation. And then people like the dude your describing will start to gravitate towards your vibe and chill out a bit. Once they know that you don't bring hardcore anxiety to every conversation they will drop the tough guy routine enjoy the authenticity after they respect you.

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