Well well well, they say that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. There are so many people practicing so many ways of sarcasm and hardly anyone does it to upset others. It’s just a way to make the conversation more enjoyable in some aspects. Although there are some people who have been doing it on purpose as well and lately some people seem really offended by it. Many people take sarcasm to be positive but a majority of us take it to the heart which should not happen. Anyway, we all do have at least one person in our group who is the embodiment of sarcasm, don’t we? Nonetheless, these people are fun to be around but they can really be kiddish at times and that’s when we tend to lose it. All these gestures end up making us all the more irritated and we sure as hell don’t want to ruin it for them and us, so we end up being quiet often. But, in reality, nobody wants to feel insulted or bad about themselves.
* Ignore and Walk AwayHave you ever wanted to whisper softly in someone’s ear “JUST WALK AWAY”? Umm… that’s a bit rude now but you can just simply ignore their sarcastic comments and indulge yourself in a conversation with someone else. Or maybe, you can simply walk away. This would not only make them stop their sarcastic demeanor to go on for long but would also make them realize that you’re clearly not interested in being witty. Try this if you’re a nonchalant person and it might help you get away from it.
* Agree With ThemLet’s give them all the credits they want in life and feel superior in your own way. That’s when you have to let all your generosity out of the box, put it on a platter and serve it well with a pinch of maturity. This will also show you’re a much more sensible person than they are and even more charitable, giving attention in charity. I do that always. Try it, maybe?
* Call It DownMake them realize that they’re being way too childish if their sarcasm is getting on your nerves. You can publicly warn them about being immature, this can really make a strict impact on them. Or, you can secretly scold them in private on their ways of behaving like a juvenile. But be careful and don’t be too harsh in your speech. After all, who wants to upset others?
* Be ConvincingIf their sarcasm makes you really offended or sad, provided all unintentionally, just tell them to stop simply without retaliating in an insolent manner. They are your friend and so, by the virtue of this, you have all the rights to ask for a favor immediately in case their sarcastic comments are bothering you or are making you feel uncomfortable around them. But never let it inside your heart. I am sure your friend will understand. Remember, humanity still exists. LOL!
* Laugh It Off
The most common way to deal with them is to laugh at their sarcasm sarcastically or non-sarcastically. You can do this. This is so easy. You just have to reply in a laugh. Self control is a must while doing this. If the person is high on sarcasm, he should clearly get it otherwise know that a fool was practicing on you. A simple HA-HA-HA would do. Enclosed gestures might include a fake smile or a slow clap.