Responding to criticism by attacking a person’s perceived favorability to an out-group or dislike to the in-group as the underlying reason for the criticism rather than addressing the criticism itself, and suggesting that they stay away from the issue and/or leave the in-group. This is usually done by saying something such as, “Well, if you don’t like it, then get out!”
Examples:
- _Gertrude: I am tired of having to fill out these forms all day. Can’t we find a more efficient system?
Cindy-Lou: If you’re not happy with the way we do things, we can find someone who is!_