How about when you say something...and the recipient of your statement says, "What?"
Just wait several seconds without repeating yourself....and watch...they will respond to your statement.
they heard you the first time.
they are just trying to control or manipulate you.
Or, if someone calls you in, and asks you to "Sit down..."
Do not sit down.
Say, "I prefer to stand..."
You have regained the upper hand.
By asking you to sit, they are attempting to control the conversation.