“I recently hired Amy, a 45 year old, knowledgeable insurance broker who brought her clients to us. While competent, we discovered one major flaw; she is horribly sarcastic to everyone on her team, ...

Sarcasm is a great way to hide things. A funny yet biting comment can hide insecurities, motivations, or true feelings. If you don’t want people to get too close to you, you can keep them at a safe ...

It’s funny how sarcasm is associated with humor. “To tear flesh like a dog,” is not a jolly image, but the word nonetheless derives from the Greek sarkazein, meaning just that. It evolved to mean “to ...

Imagine this - you're cleaning the big mess in the kitchen while your partner is sitting in the den, all comfy, watching TV. You say, "No, I don't need any help, thank you." Yep. That Good ole sarcasm ...

Imagine not being able to recognize sarcasm. As if that's even possible. Unfortunately, losing the ability to detect the subtle social clues that help you know when you’re being doused with sarcasm or ...

If there's such a thing as a congenital smart aleck, Rachel Mosteller is it. The 27-year-old Houston journalist has been ready with a well-timed barb since her elementary-school years. "I made my ...

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Your "killer wit" is truly hurting her. Sarcasm is a hilarious, wonderful thing, right? We use it social situations, conversations, in literature, on TV programs and on social media. Sarcasm, as its ...

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