What would you do if a civilian called you a racial slur or other derogatory term?

"I cannot react with force unless threats are uttered. To be honest, I have had many insults thrown my way in my career and can say that I prefer to choose kindness over an angry reaction. If someone yells something rude at me from their car, I will simply wave. If I am writing a speeding ticket and the recipient is upset, I will remind them that my job is to protect others from their poor decisions. Keeping a level head is always the better answer, in my opinion."

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