<human>: What is the best way to deal with my friend who is being mean to me?
<bot>: The best way to deal with a friend who is being mean to you is to try and stay calm, maintain your composure, and not react in kind. Try to talk to them about their behavior and ask why they are being so mean. If possible, try to find common ground or something that you can both agree on. If this doesn't work, then it might be time to consider cutting off communication with them until they show more respect for your feelings.