Hi Niyata,

I would use the Broken Record Technique on him. This will do two things. One, it will nullify or cancel out any put downs he gives you. And two, it will show him that he’s not talking about the subject at hand.

Example:

Him: “Do you even have knowledge!”
You: “Yes, actually, I have plenty of knowledge.”
Him: “No, I don’t think you do!”
You: “Yes, I have knowledge.”

Repeat back like a broken record until he stops. Don’t argue, fight back, or defend.

Other examples:

Him: “Don’t even open your cracking mouth.”
You: “I will open my mouth whenever I want to. Don’t swear.”
Him: “You’re a !@#$!”
You: “I am not a !@#$. Don’t swear.” (Repeat as needed. Monotone voice)

Him: “You underestimate people.”
You: “I disagree.” (Repeat as needed)

Him: “You are so ignorant.”
You: “I’m the opposite.” (Repeat as needed)

Him: “You don’t know anything about the music industry.”
You: “I have been part of the industry.” (Repeat)

This is very effective. I brought someone to tears once because I would not let them put me down and was calm. They were afraid to speak to me, but when the did years later I was treated with the UTMOST respect! Not fake respect, but almost revered.

Good Luck,

Inky