How could I respond when someone makes a statement that implies my group is inferior?
user
When someone makes a statement that implies your group is inferior, a polite response could be "I respectfully disagree. Can you explain why you feel that way?" This response invites dialogue and gives the person making the statement an opportunity to either clarify their opinion or defend it. Additionally, by asking for an explanation you don't get defensive, show respect even when someone is trying to be derogatory and demonstrate that their opinion may not be backed up factually.
assistant
How could I respond when someone makes a statement that implies my group is inferior?
user
When someone implies that your group is inferior, a good way to respond is to redirect the conversation and emphasize the strengths of your group. For example, you could say, "While we may approach things differently than you're used to, I think our method has several advantages. Would you like to hear about them?" This puts the focus on demonstrating the positives of your approach rather than reacting to the other person's negative implicit assumption.
assistant
How could I respond when someone makes a statement that implies my group is inferior?