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  • Question
    Can I be sarcastic when someone is purposely annoying me?
    John Tinker
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    That seems like the best thing you do at this point. The person that is annoying you will want you to say that you want them to leave. Use reverse psychology with the power of sarcasm.
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    Can I claim to do impossible things to sound sarcastic?
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    Of course. For example, if someone were saying he can do something he obviously can't, you can respond with something like, "Yeah, and I can walk on the moon without a helmet."
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    How do you give a sarcastic smile?
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    Smile with only one side of your face, and squint a little bit as you do, so that your eyes have a little "meanness" to them.
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    Can I move my eyebrows as body language?
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    Yes! If you raise one eyebrow, it means,"Huh?" or "Are you sure?" or something else questionable. If you raise both of you eyebrows a couple of times quickly, it means "You know what I mean" etc.
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    What are some examples of hurtful sarcasm?
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    Any compliment spoken in a scathing or sarcastic manner can be hurtful. "Wow, good job" can easily mean just the opposite when spoken sarcastically.
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    How can I be sarcastic online?
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    Sarcasm is difficult to convey online, because it focuses so much on the tone of your voice. Consider adding some emotes, or phrases such as: /sarcasm. You can also change the way you type. For example, instead of saying "Wow, great job," you could say "Wooow, great job."
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    What can I do when people don't get that I'm being sarcastic and think I'm serious?
    Gooperstar
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    Method 2, Step 3 can be used for this. As it says, some people are not 'attuned to sarcasm', which means it could hurt them or they could just not get it.
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    Is being sarcastic a bad thing?
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    It can be if you overdo it or use sarcasm to put other people down or make them feel inferior to you.
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    What about understanding sarcasm? People are sarcastic and I take it for being real, which makes me look dumb.
    Community Answer
    They will usually say it in a certain tone, and you can tell when it's the opposite of something that just happened.
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    How can I be sassy and sarcastic but liked?
    Community Answer
    Make fun not of others, but from yourself. When it starts looking as if you maybe overdid it, say "I am the shining star here" sarcastically. Filip your hair as you are a movie star and wink. It will help your target to feel better, as this act is like you saying "sorry I am a jerk".
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    If my little siblings are annoying what should I say? Should I be sarcastic?
    Useless Cheesecake
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    It depends on what they say. If they are being loud, for example, you can be like "could you be any louder?" or something around those lines.
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    Is it okay to be a sarcastic person?
    χάος di ΚρÏŒνου
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    Yes, as long as you don't go over the top and make it sound like you are insulting and ridiculing people all of the time.
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    I'm sarcastic and funny but my family says I'm not, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    If you believe you are funny and sarcastic, that's all there is to it. Don't worry about what others think of you.
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    How do I defend myself from someone else's sarcastic comments?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    You can prepare some sarcastic replies in advance or come up with them on the spot, or put some distance between you and that person.
  • Question
    Is this article sarcastic?
    Tom De Backer
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    Hey, that's an excellent question! It's a pity there isn't any punctuation mark to denote sarcasm, or it would definitely have been used in this article. And in your question. And in this answer. But, to be sure, no, the article is written to explain how to be sarcastic, without using sarcasm anywhere else but in the examples it quotes. Other than in those examples, this article is not sarcastic.
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    Is Chandler from F.R.I.E.N.D.S a good example of a witty and sarcastic character?
    χάος di ΚρÏŒνου
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    Yes! That's a great example. So is Severus Snape from the Harry Potter franchise.
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    If I hurt someone's feelings with sarcasm, but they hurt my feelings first, who is in the wrong?
    Gooperstar
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    Both of you. Even if someone is mean to you, you still don't have the right to be mean back. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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    Is Dr. House from House, M.D. sarcastic?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    Yes.
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    Sometimes my friends make impossible comebacks when I make sarcasm comments. What should I do to be faster in making new comebacks?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    If you make a comment, they make a comeback, you make a comeback, in the end, one of you will have to admit defeat. There is no other way out if you are determined to keep coming up with better comebacks. You may have lost your friendship long before that point is reached, though. In all, it's OK to practice sarcasm, think of snappy comebacks, it's fun. But know when to end it with a wink and a smile.
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    Is it fine to be a sarcastic person?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is definitely okay to be sarcastic.
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    Is it possible to use sarcasm if I only say a single word?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is.
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    Can anyone be sarcastic, or is it a talent?
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    Anyone can be sarcastic, but it comes more naturally to some people, and some people are more clever at coming up with sarcastic comments or insults.
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    My friends are always rolling their eyes at me. What should I do?
    Mimi Me
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    You can ask them why they are rolling their eyes at you. Asking them to explain really makes them think about what they are doing. If they can't answer it, they may feel embarrassed and stop.
  • Question
    Can I be sarcastic to someone who has an attitude problem?
    Mockingjay134
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    It depends. If the person is very stubborn or has outbursts, then it isn't really a good idea.
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    Does sarcasm risk losing friendships?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how you use it. If you use it in the right situations, it can help you gain more friendships and be known as having a sense of humor. But keep in mind that if you are trying to learn sarcasm for a friend, remember the reason they are friends with you in the first place is for you and not your sense of humor.
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