Title: Is sarcasm a negative social act? - Quora
Headings: Is sarcasm a negative social act?
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Content: As an indirect form of communication, it may be easier to communicate a problem or solution in the form of sarcasm in order to “poke” or “nudge” your loved one into doing the right thing. Some people are more sensitive to it than others because of their own personalities a
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Sarcasm, same as any other non--blood-shedding act, is neutral in its nature. Egos get hurt but it's only if the person on the receiving end has allowed this to get to them. Sarcasm is an opinion, and opinions are subjective and incomplete, so it can either be taken hard or dismissed as irrelevant. It's a choice, really. I use sarcasm in cases when I am exasperated with someone's lack of common sense. Prior to me erupting in sarcasm, I will ask questions and check that the person is an average person (meaning the person has no developmental or emotional problems) - which leaves me only with people who really and deliberately try to act stupid, despite so many options to use logic. Well, it's their choice, and sarcasm is my response. This also means that I know enough about the person - whic
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