03/27/2017

Are You Being Sarcastic?

by John Millen

“Sarcasm: the ability to insult idiots without them realizing it.”

– Anonymous Internet Quote Card

It seems sarcasm is everywhere. Sarcasm lives in the workplace, in politics and our social lives.

I have to admit; I’m a recovering sarcastic myself. I say I’m “recovering” because in my earlier career and social life, I did use sarcasm a lot and at a certain point I began to feel that I used it as a shield not to reveal too much of myself or my true feelings.

It’s been a long process to wean myself and my tongue has many bite marks from the times I stopped myself from throwing out a zinger. But I feel my speeches and training sessions, as well as my personal relationships, are much more authentic since I’ve made this transition. Yeah, right. (Sorry, I slipped.)

Most of us experience sarcasm every day but probably haven’t thought much about what sarcasm is or its real effects.

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