Caustic mockery is caustic ridicule on the verge of sarcasm, with the goal of, as it were, accidentally, unintentionally touching someone's "sore spot", ridiculing, embarrassing. A person who perfectly knows how to sarcast has a reputation for a sharp-tongued opponent, whom it is better not to offend or anger: he will “seal” in response in such a way that no one will seem like a little! Moreover, it seems that they remain within the bounds of decency, without stopping to outright rudeness, insults. How do you learn to sarcastic?
Instructions
Step 1
Everything is good in moderation! The acrimony can be compared with hot pepper: a tiny pinch of it will give the dish an exquisite taste, but if you go too far, it will be simply impossible to eat. It is worth getting carried away, losing control over oneself, and instead of ironic mockery, you will immediately get a frankly flat, unsuccessful joke, sometimes on the verge of real rudeness. And you don't want to gain the reputation of being a narrow-minded, narrow-minded barker, do you?
Step 2
A sense of taste and tact should help you. Alas, this is not given to everyone by nature. Therefore, if you are deprived of these feelings, do not even try to sarcast! "Wit" is somewhat similar to talent: either it is there or it is not, and no diligence will help here.
Step 3
In no case do not become personal, do not choose the opponent's physical defects (lameness, overweight, baldness, etc.), all the more troubles and problems that have befallen him, as an object of sarcasm. You will achieve exactly the opposite result. Public sympathy will then be on his side, and your share will be condemned for "callousness" and "heartlessness." Subsequently, you will become an outcast and a bad person.
Step 4
Pay special attention to tone. In no case should your voice sound malevolent, or malicious, or triumphant. The best option is to speak politely, calmly, even with clearly discernible sympathy and benevolence. The maximum that is permissible is a slightly noticeable irony, measured with pharmacist precision. The greater the effect of the "ice shower" will be.
Step 5
And remember that stinging, like any weapon, should not be used indiscriminately, but only at the right time, on a serious occasion! Otherwise, you will have a reputation for not being able to stand up for yourself as a wit, but as a misanthrope, obsessed with a bunch of complexes.
