How to respond to an insult beautifully and wittily

How to respond to an insult beautifully? Assess the situation, psychotype and level of intellectual development of the opponent, and then select one of the pre-prepared phrases. The answer can be witty, simple and offensive, or complex with a veiled offensive meaning. In any case, it is important not to stoop to the level of your opponent, that is, not to resort to direct threats and personalities, and not to resort to obscene words and expressions. Today we will learn to respond to insults, rudeness and rudeness with dignity and grace.

How to respond to rudeness with dignity and grace

What does it mean to respond to rudeness with dignity and grace? This means answering in such a way that the wording and content do not contradict your values and beliefs and are consistent with your status and individual psychological characteristics. That is, you need to respond in such a way as to repel the enemy’s blow, but maintain composure and face, honor and dignity. Otherwise, you cannot assume that the insulter’s dirt has not reached you, because the purpose of his actions is to humiliate you and make you feel unworthy.

So, how interesting and beautiful is it to respond to a person’s rudeness and insults? Let's sort the phrases into groups: witty, beautiful and offensive, with humor, smart.

Examples of witty phrases

How to respond to an insult witty, but not too rudely, examples of response phrases:

I would answer you with something witty, but, as you know, a soldier will not offend a child.
Your words would probably offend me if any of what you said really applied to me.
I see that you are trying very hard, trying to hurt me, but, sorry, it’s all in vain. I'm sorry. Try to come up with something about my ears. I always thought they were too big.
The volume of speech does not give meaning and weight to words - just as you spoke nonsense, so do you speak.
I almost fell in love, and then you opened your mouth.
I heard that you are a very interesting person. I wanted to see this for myself, but apparently not this time.

Examples of phrases on how to respond beautifully and intelligently to witty insults or offensive jokes:

I would laugh now if you made a funny joke. Try again.
Well, who jokes like that? Remember: cling to the most outstanding feature and select a comparison. For example, you have a long nose - you probably like to poke it into other people's affairs.
Call me when your sense of humor develops better.
Seriously? That's all you could come up with. Come on? This is not your level at all. I know you can do better.
Ahah. Your joke is not funny at all, but your facial expression is better than any joke.
Don't try to hurt me. You still can’t make a better joke than nature made on me.
Do you by any chance draw cartoons? You’re just joking so daringly, you never know, maybe that’s what you’re doing. I would apply for my portrait.
It looks like a speck has gotten into my eye. But no, these are sparks from your jokes. Be careful not to hurt yourself.
Somehow your joke didn't land. Go out with her and come in normally.
You can tell me when you need to laugh.

Note! Sometimes it's better not to say anything. Sometimes silence looks much more eloquent than even the wittiest answer.

Beautiful and offensive

How to respond to aggression and insults beautifully, boldly and offensively, examples of phrases:

Have you tried to think before you say something? Highly recommend. And note – it’s free. Nothing is a pity for you.
You probably wanted to make me look like a fool, but you got something wrong and made yourself look like a fool. Try again. I'll pretend I didn't notice this attempt.
Do you ignore common sense on principle or do you have a personal dislike for it?
Yes, logic is not your strong point. And not so much with rationalism. Try yourself in creativity: your imagination and imaginative thinking are well developed.
In general, the idea is banal, but for you this is already an achievement. Most importantly, don’t stop developing.
And you are smarter than they say about you.
I'm worried about you. Be careful not to fall from the level of your pride (self-esteem) to the level of your intelligence.
Eat fish - they say it's good for the brain.
Here, eat some chocolate and maybe you’ll feel better.
I'm glad I helped you get rid of negativity. I hope you will now fill your inner emptiness with something more positive.
Are you just in a bad mood today or are you offended and angry in life?
I think you envy me, but I sympathize with you.
Everything you say is correct, but in the wrong place and in the wrong place.

As a rule, there is no logic in insults, and they are rarely based on facts. Therefore, if you want to put someone in their place, then just try to find the logic in their judgments: “Prove”, “Justify”, “So what?”, “And then?” etc.

With humor

In fact, all the answers that we have already considered had a touch of humor, but I propose to highlight a few more options.

How to respond to an insult to a boor with humor, examples:

I'm sure there is a deep meaning in your words, but I don't see it. Please explain to the stupid person.
You say interesting things, it’s a pity that it’s out of place.
Try to turn quantity of words into quality.
Be careful with such expressions, otherwise you will exhaust the limit of clever phrases.
You envy me too loudly.
You’d better be silent next time - you’ll pass for smart.
Don't continue, save your energy. I already realized that you won’t tell me anything useful.
Are you trying to insult me now, or are you just practicing pronouncing complex words that are incomprehensible to you?
I would have thanked you for your valuable opinion if I had asked for it.
How about you stop slandering me, and in return I won’t tell the truth about you?
Yes, you don’t look great today, but that doesn’t mean you need to behave the same.
I would explain to you what and how, but I think you still won’t understand.
I think you wanted to hook me, but you didn’t take into account that where you studied, I taught.
Yes, you certainly have the right to your own opinion, but that doesn't mean I have to listen to nonsense.

You can choose any response format, but don’t forget how to respond to insults correctly: maintain composure, don’t get personal or rude, and don’t stoop to your opponent’s level. He needs your emotions, don't give it to him.

In clever words

Not everyone will understand these answers, but you know what is behind them. So, how to respond intelligently to insults:

We will assume that you have won, since you clearly have more chromosomes.
It is not you who speak, but your projections.
I believe your aggression is caused by problems with socialization. Be kinder, and people will be drawn to you.
Stop it, you’re driving me into cognitive dissonance: it seems like there’s a smart person in front of me, but he’s talking such nonsense.
Lull your inner child to sleep.
Your intellectual development quotient does not allow me to discuss this topic - I do not see a worthy opponent.
Don't be so upset. You can also afford what I have if you step out of your comfort zone.
Perhaps another time I would help you stroke your pride and pacify your complexes, but today I have no time, so I will not respond to your words.
I see that billions of years of evolution have passed you by.
I don’t want to upset you, but your attempt to assert yourself at my expense failed miserably.
Listen to me, victim of chaotic chromosome replication.
Tell me who I am, and I will tell you what kind of trauma you have and what is missing in your life.

Interesting! If you are united with a person by a common cause, for example, we are talking about a conflict at work, then use professional terms. For example, a biologist can answer a biologist like this: “You have the intelligence of a ciliate slipper.”

The best behavior when meeting an insolent person

You can disarm an arrogant person like this: repeat the same phrase several times: “So what?”; "So, what is next?". Such a reaction will infuriate your interlocutor, and will help you maintain calm.

Just don’t get involved in mutual insults, because your opponent is just waiting for you to start getting annoyed. Don't give him pleasure.

If a coworker is constantly trying to get under your skin, be prepared to respond with sarcasm.

Sarcasm works like a cold shower.

You say everything correctly, but it’s boring.
You think you're insulting me, but you're just hiding your insecurities. I guessed?
How primitively you think, I don’t even want to answer.
Well, well, talk, talk, maybe something smart will come out.
And this is all your vocabulary? You don't even have to pretend to be stupid.

If you answer the insolent person competently, he will probably be taken aback and fall silent, because he is ready for a skirmish.

Should I answer you politely or tell you the truth?
How primitively do you speak, but you are no longer able to express yourself more intelligently?
What do you eat? Looks like carcinogens are destroying your brain.
Are you using your shortcomings to try to hurt my dignity?
If there is no intelligence, then insults begin.
To get on the same level as you, I will have to lie on the floor.

Sometimes a person understands only when he is told harshly and rudely.

Such a stinker can only communicate with flies.
Have you even washed yourself today?
You know, it would be better if they planted a tree instead of you!
You see, your head is big, but you don’t have enough brains in it.
Haven't you been sterilized yet? It is harmful to reproduce like this.

You can culturally reject the offender.

Are you trying to offend me? It’s a shame to hear from an intelligent person, but from you it’s funny.
Wow, how did you learn to speak smartly? Tell me where they teach this.
It’s a pity that you can’t save the world with your intelligence and beauty.
How interesting it is to watch you. I haven't been to the circus for so long.
You do not like me? And so do you.
Beware that fate will answer you in kind.

Examples of how I respond to insults and rudeness

I use two methods: ignore (if we are talking about insults on the Internet) and psychological aikido M.E. Litvak (for real life and the Internet). Actually, I can’t say that I encounter something like this often, but rather very rarely. But if I have to, then I calmly agree with any characteristic and select a couple of more unpleasant epithets for myself. After all, I know that this does not apply to me, and with such an answer I save time and energy for things that are more productive and useful for me than feeding someone’s sick pride or low self-esteem. And if someone turns out to be very persistent, then I can always answer: “I feel sorry for you.” Well, or some of those phrases that we have already considered.

Why it can be difficult for us to fight back

Before moving on to practical recommendations, let's understand the origins of the problem. Protecting your reputation and defending your own interests is natural behavior for an adult. Why do some people, when faced with verbal aggression, become confused and unable to fight back? There are 7 main reasons.

Low self-esteem and self-doubt. A person doubts his moral right to respond to rudeness. He is used to considering himself worse than other people and does not know how to defend his opinion.
Slow reaction. The speed of the reaction is determined by the characteristics of the nervous system. People with an inert nervous system react to external stimuli with a delay. These are representatives of two types of temperament - melancholic and phlegmatic. Therefore, in verbal conflicts, they, as a rule, lose to choleric and sanguine people.
Fear of facing aggression. Reactions to rudeness can be unpredictable. That's why many people shrug their heads in response to insults. They themselves will not beat their opponent, but they are not confident in his endurance.
Fear of loneliness. Some people feel that if they respond sharply to an offender, they will be considered ill-mannered and uncultured. Few people want to communicate with such people. Therefore, the fear of being alone forces them to avoid conflict and communicate as if nothing had happened.
Too strict moral standards. A person considers it unacceptable to raise his voice and utter swear words. Therefore, he finds himself unarmed in front of a less principled opponent.

Psychologist's opinion

The options for dealing with a verbal aggressor and a boor are different. If you understand some of the basics of physiognomy, then you can see that a person is always like this by nature. And at least not take what he said personally. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to put such an individual in his place. In this case, it is necessary to see in time the potential danger emanating from such a person. Will he be able to move from words to action? This is also evidenced by the specificity of speech with short aggressive phrases like orders, active gestures, similar in the specifics of movements to throwing objects.

In general, you should always defend your well-being even in dialogue with different people. Your safety, your point of view, your dignity. This is required not because of selfish manifestations of your character, but to create a comfortable living atmosphere. At the same time, the development of the conflict does not fit into the framework of the task.

FAQ

Questions that psychologists are often asked about behavior with boors:

How to avoid talking to a boor?

Try to take control of the situation. Use one of the prepared answers and reduce the skirmish to nothing. If that doesn’t work, then call yourself, there is such a function on your phone and walk away from the conversation. Remember this important note. What you say to a rude person is less important than how you say it. Use special tactics. Psychologists call it “pink fog.” This is when a boor drives himself into a dead end. For example, here’s the following dialogue: “Why are you staring at my car?” - Yes, you parked it so that it’s hard not to notice it

What should be the reaction to rudeness?

Absolutely none. Remember that a boor is a sick person. He doesn't know what he's doing. A normal individual will also undergo moments of weakness, but will certainly experience a feeling of shame and apologize in the future, trying to make up for his inappropriate behavior. Ham doesn't feel any remorse. Don't waste your time raising a boor.

Why is my child always being rude?

Talk and try to find out the reason. Communicate more often, praise for completed tasks, do not be stingy with words. Try to avoid adults arguing with other family members in the presence of a child. Pay attention to his social circle among his peers. Perhaps a certain leader has appeared for whom such boorish behavior is the norm.

What to do if they are rude to someone nearby?

In such situations, everything depends on the intensity. Of course, if a young man is rude and insults a girl or an elderly person, then one cannot remain indifferent in such a situation. Either you will have to take this blow, armed with your wit and save the victim, or abruptly stop such an attack, for example, jump up and put on a “theatrical performance”, taking the girl by the arm and warmly telling her about something, pretending to be her boyfriend or brother.

What to do if your spouse is a boor?

In a normal family, during periods of calm and grace in relationships, discuss with your spouse your behavior in conflict situations. In the future they are inevitable, and the rules will already be set with an emphasis on respectful relationships. In general, humor always saves you in such quarrels. It is useful to have an interesting story or anecdote in your stash.

What to answer to the boorish boss?

To protect yourself from boorish attacks from your boss, use an effective method. Imagine a funny situation: the boss forgot to put on pants, and instead of a nose he has a clown ball. This will help you to be distracted and not listen to the fiery speech of the boor, thereby keeping your mood normal for the entire next day.

What to do if a colleague is a boor?

If a colleague at work does not calm down and tries to be rude, then ask him to put all complaints in writing and come back at another time. As a rule, a wall of indifference to such boorish behavior will have an effect, and no one will provide a written declaration. Do not forget that remaining silent and avoiding conflict is better than dealing with its consequences. To summarize, it should be noted that boors and boorish behavior are omnipresent. You need to treat them as a habit. React with silence and indifference. If you cannot avoid a verbal altercation, then respond with dignity with humor and sarcasm. Remember, boors are not born, they are made, so don’t be like them.

What it is

Conflict situations arise in the service sector, at work or in interpersonal relationships. What matters is how we react to a person in conflict and what the purpose of our response is. Conflict is a two-way problem or a verbal ping pong game.

The girl is rude
Conflict situations suggest different sources of their occurrence. A claim can come from a person who will then extinguish this conflict if it was objective with a non-objective reaction from the interlocutor. Or the offender will be able to end the conflict with a succinct phrase. The scenarios are varied. The main thing is to understand the essence of the bickering and its possible outcome.

Why do this?

When we meet a conflict-minded person, we can always give him feedback, but with awareness of this situation. The degree of violence of language in this situation depends on the goal we are pursuing. Based on systems psychology, it is concluded that there is always a balance: give and take. If we receive negative energy, then we have a desire to return this pain. And given the conscious choice, we can return this pain in different ways.

Return aggression to the interlocutor

Unconsciously, a person may be guided by his own stereotypes, because of which he will launch a verbal attack, but the effectiveness of such behavior will not even be zero. Negative energy remains in our minds for a long time and multiplies even more. This happens when we share it with our surroundings. We don't let go of negativity from our lives.

You can also return your feelings to a person in a non-violent way. But if there is an understanding that he will adequately perceive it. Otherwise, you just need to clearly and succinctly put the person in his place. Sober him up. Compensation for the negative occurs here too by not hushing up problems and grievances, but the person shows his reluctance to develop the conflict. Such unemotional involvement will protect a person from unnecessary experience of an endless variety of conflicts. Such answers are usually not relevant for people dear to the heart, communication with whom will continue in the future.

What to do

An incorrect reaction when our breath stops (that is, we are taken aback or scared) or we also fall into an inadequate state. In this situation, we can state an absolute loss. Not in front of another person, but in front of yourself. This development of events will not be to our advantage. We will feel depressed, disappointed in ourselves, or aggressive in the future.

It is wrong to underestimate others. Perhaps this is a psychopathic person or simply a physically stronger person. You should think not only about a harsh response, but also about your own safety.

If conflict situations occur frequently (for example, work involves increased stress), then the rules of behavior must be determined initially. To do this, we learn to be rude beautifully. Or we just learn to react correctly instantly. At that moment when a person presses, one must imagine oneself in a cocoon. This does not mean that you need to physically distance yourself and just remain silent. This is a psychological cocoon that a boor cannot penetrate. You straighten your shoulders and calmly put him in his place.