Most of us have been in a situation where we ended up being the focus of someone's joke. When this happens, are you uncomfortable or hurt? Do you run away and never show your face again? Of course not! There are better ways of handling an embarrassing situation and here are some of them:
Ignore the joke. Yes folks, one of the best ways to counteract an annoying person who keeps making fun of you is to ignore him or her. For sure, people like this have issues and are most likely insecure pricks craving for attention. Do yourself a favor and don't give them what they want - attention. Pretty soon they will get tired and start picking on someone else.
Joke back. Witty people have a way of deflecting negative attention back to their attackers. If you are one of those people with this gift, use it to your advantage.
Witty comebacks can be amusing especially when it is the supposed 'underdog' delivering it. It also has the effect of making the bully think twice about dishing another round of attacks because they might end up becoming the joke when you deliver, yet again, a stylish comeback he or she cannot compete with.
Accept it. When you are an extremely confident person, anything anyone else says is just a breeze that will not ruffle any of your feathers. Smile, be confident. You can even laugh at yourself. Who cares what anyone thinks, right? In your world, it's only your opinion that counts.
Look behind the joke. Perhaps understanding the reason the joke was made in the first place can give you insight to your opponent's feelings. Perhaps in a previous incident you hurt him or her unintentionally and the person is taking it out on you through a joke. In private, ask the person if there is anything wrong. You might be surprised by the answer.
One way or another, defending yourself from jokes is a social skill you will have to master eventually. It's better to know how to handle a situation before it comes than be caught off guard when you the spotlight is finally turned on you, right?
Ignore the joke. Yes folks, one of the best ways to counteract an annoying person who keeps making fun of you is to ignore him or her. For sure, people like this have issues and are most likely insecure pricks craving for attention. Do yourself a favor and don't give them what they want - attention. Pretty soon they will get tired and start picking on someone else.
Joke back. Witty people have a way of deflecting negative attention back to their attackers. If you are one of those people with this gift, use it to your advantage.
Witty comebacks can be amusing especially when it is the supposed 'underdog' delivering it. It also has the effect of making the bully think twice about dishing another round of attacks because they might end up becoming the joke when you deliver, yet again, a stylish comeback he or she cannot compete with.
Accept it. When you are an extremely confident person, anything anyone else says is just a breeze that will not ruffle any of your feathers. Smile, be confident. You can even laugh at yourself. Who cares what anyone thinks, right? In your world, it's only your opinion that counts.
Look behind the joke. Perhaps understanding the reason the joke was made in the first place can give you insight to your opponent's feelings. Perhaps in a previous incident you hurt him or her unintentionally and the person is taking it out on you through a joke. In private, ask the person if there is anything wrong. You might be surprised by the answer.
One way or another, defending yourself from jokes is a social skill you will have to master eventually. It's better to know how to handle a situation before it comes than be caught off guard when you the spotlight is finally turned on you, right?
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