The world is full of sarcastic people, and no matter how hard you try, you can't help it unless it's someone you care about and want to help. You can "try" to educate him, but if he's not someone close to you, you'll just end up bumping into a wall. There are ways to help sarcastic people but they need to be made aware that they are hurting you and they need to want to stop. Here are some tips you can use to try and protect yourself from those sarcastic people not worthy of your help.
Steps
Step 1. Pay attention to the mood of the sarcastic person
Sometimes you get sarcastic when you are annoyed, scared, or having a bad day, and other times when you are surrounded by people.
Step 2. Evaluate the "tone" of the conversation; you should be able to tell if the person is really being sarcastic, or is just saying the wrong things
Pay attention to topics, tones and body language.
Step 3. Respond in a civil manner, even when you feel insulted
Try to reverse the concepts towards your interlocutor, so as to make him appear as the weak link. If it's someone you're trying to help stop being a cruel sarcastic person, let them know somehow.
Step 4. Repeat what you are told if you are continually insulted
Or better yet, step aside.
Step 5. Pretend stupidity
Most sarcastic comments, when taken literally, mean the opposite of what is said. It is the tone of the person that reveals the sarcasm. Being sarcastic isn't much fun if you refuse to acknowledge it. For instance:
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If a sarcastic person says, "Yeah, I'm sure you know all about it", simply respond by saying "Oh, wow, I'm really flattered, but I still have a lot to learn."
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If a sarcastic person says: “Everyone is aware of the courtesy of the French towards tourists”, you can respond simply by saying “Really? I didn't know anything about it, but now I'm even more impatient to go to France.
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When someone is sarcastic simply reply "See you Tuesday!" and walk away.
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If someone says "Bravo, Einstein", answer "Who is this Einstein?". If he answers “It's you”, worry and reply with “But I'm not Einstein. Are you sure you don't mistake me for someone else? Why would you think that I am the physicist Albert Einstein? He's been dead for a long time, you know?”.
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It doesn't matter that your "stupidity" is not credible, the most important thing is to let the sarcastic person know that you reject his offensive game. Everyone who makes jokes is embarrassed to have to explain a sentence of their own, and by pretending to be stupid, you are making fun of it.
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If someone sarcastically says "I like your new hair," respond even more sarcastically "Oh, I really like YOUR new hair!", Even if it hasn't just been to the hairdresser. Emphasizing "yours" in the answer will make him question your possible sarcasm or his new haircut.
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Step 6. You could simply address his own words to him
Acting like he's NOT being sarcastic, it just makes you look like a loser. As in the previous points, it makes you look awkward and not at all appropriate to the situation. You can also just cash in and laugh. For example, "Oh yeah, I'm sure you know all about it." Give him tit for tat, the weakness of a sarcastic person is being hit with his own weapon. He expects you to react like a coward. You can say "Eh yes, because you are an expert in genius ".
Advice
- There are 2 types of sarcastic people: those who do it to be funny and those who do it because they are in a bad mood or irritated. Stay away from irritated ones.
- Sometimes a sarcastic person is actually afraid or is in a situation where they don't know what to do and this is how they have learned to handle it. Try to acknowledge this fact before ignoring the person if they are someone you care about. If it's someone you don't care about, ignore her and remember that she needs help, it's not you.
- Recognize when someone is laughing WITH you rather than AT you.
- Sarcastic people don't care. Try not to be the first to insult, as they will respond brusquely.
- If it's someone you care about, talk to them when you're both relaxed. Not a friend? Forget him.
- If someone tells you that you are dumb and boring about your response to their spiteful remark, yawn and give them a fake smile.
- Tone is key when you talk to these people; do not give the impression of being agitated or you will only provoke them.
- Sometimes you use sarcasm just because you're having a bad day, so try not to get angry, it will only make it worse.
- If you meet the type who tries to have fun, it would be nice to answer the joke and continue the sarcastic conversation. But give yourself limits.
Warnings
- You may get punched in the eye by confusing sarcastic "funny" ones with "angry" ones.
- Not everyone is going to discredit you or make fun of you. Sarcasm is often simply spontaneous. If a sarcastic person deals with feignedly happy people all the time, it is not strange that he gets annoyed. Sarcastic people generally try to be funny… learn to put up with it… facing them face to face. It's something they definitely don't want.
- If you misunderstand the sarcasm and the person explains that he was joking, that's it. Don't take it personally.
- Sarcasm shouldn't be an excuse for being rude. Jokes about race, size, color, financial situation and so on should not be taken lightly. Avoid those people.
