Judith Martin of the Washington Post writes the article “Miss Manners,” which is syndicated in seventy-five other newspapers. She says regarding rudeness of speech:

“How does one deal with a rude person? Politely. I don’t believe in answering rudeness with rudeness under any circumstances.

“How is that accomplished? With the stare or smile. I do not recommend the snappy comeback and putdown.” (People Magazine, Aug. 1982, p. 38.)

Politeness achieves much more than answering rudeness with rudeness. “Be patient in afflictions, revile not against those that revile.” (D&C 31:9; italics added.) – Ted E. Brewerton, “Profanity and Swearing,” Ensign (CR) May 1983