Evil jokes are not even black humor. Only an ill-wisher who wants to humiliate the interlocutor for some reason can joke like that.
This can happen to anyone, and a joke can damage your reputation if you react to it incorrectly. We'll tell you how to ruin the ill-wisher's plans.
Anyone who has made such a barb once will certainly take advantage of the opportunity to deliver another batch of witticisms as soon as the right moment arrives.
But under no circumstances should you laugh in response, with rare exceptions.
Reception of marginalized people
In fact, such jokes are used for one single purpose - to hide one’s own complexes.
If your interlocutor has absolutely no problems with self-esteem, then it is unlikely that he will joke in such a way as to offend someone.
By humiliating the interlocutor, the opponent increases his self-esteem in the eyes of others, but at the expense of the victim.
Yes, sometimes such barbs help to survive difficult times, but that's another story. This way you can laugh at the problem with your loved ones or real friends.
How to React to Evil Jokes
You definitely can't remain proudly silent. By smiling or laughing in response, you confirm that you agree with the person who insulted you.
It is best to stop all communication with the “joker” after this, but before that you need to respond to your counterpart in the same way.
And if the person who made a witty remark about you is lower in status and is unknown to anyone in your social circle, then you can safely ignore him.
Previously, we talked about how to stop comparing yourself to others .
