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What should I say to someone when I know they are lying and trying to get attention?

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A good response might be, "I love how you're trying so hard, but no one is paying attention." If people do care, you could ask, "How much money are you making from this?"

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How should I reply when someone says, "I didn't ask"?

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You can respond with options such as: "Well, I’m speaking anyway," "And yet, here we are," "Thanks for the info, Captain Obvious," "I didn’t say you had to listen," or "Noted. Your input is optional."

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What if someone reacts negatively to my comeback and tells others that I am a bad person?

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You could explain that you were joking and being sarcastic.

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How can I wittily respond when someone says, "It's none of your business?"

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You might try responses such as, "Wow, real creative," "Congrats, you just won the award for ‘Most Predictable Response,’" or "That comeback’s about as fresh as week-old bread."

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What can I say if someone accuses me of being racist when I am not?

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You could respond with a sarcastic and exaggerated example that highlights the absurdity of their accusation, such as, "Oh no, I just told my dog to be quiet, am I being racist now?" This approach aims to be a snappy comeback that might disarm the situation or even make them laugh.

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How should I respond when someone says, "Well, you're the one who started it"?

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You can respond with, "Yeah, and I also just ended it." Then, walk away. If they say anything else, ignore them.

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