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Tag Archives: insults
The Compliment-Slap Trap
One of the more difficult comeback challenges occurs when people embed an insult in an otherwise seemingly pleasant conversation. It’s more common in cultures where directness is socially discouraged. You’re speaking with someone who appears to be pleased to see … Continue reading →
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Tagged back-handed compliments, back-stabbing, insults
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