For some people, being cynical or sarcastic is a synonym for being sexy and clever.
I dare to disagree.
If being cynical or sarcastic is a synonym for something, then it's a synonym for being snarky, irritable, or irreverent. Nothing cool, I would say.
It doesn't make someone sound intelligent or smart, it does make them sound aggressive and rude instead.
I dare to disagree.
If being cynical or sarcastic is a synonym for something, then it's a synonym for being snarky, irritable, or irreverent. Nothing cool, I would say.
It doesn't make someone sound intelligent or smart, it does make them sound aggressive and rude instead.
[My favorite strategy?
Keeping as calm and cool as possible. How about yours?]
Snarky remarks are more often than not a sign of insecurity, emotional immaturity, and of a certain kind of passive-aggressive communications style.
Even more so if it's not your cup of tea, like it's not mine, it's important to think about how you want to deal with this type of attitude in advance, so that you can be prepared the next time that someone has nothing better to do than trying to "outsmart" you while being snappy and impertinent.
The best answer, in my opinion?
Smile, and be as nice and polite as you can. Sarcasm tends to fall flat when the recipient of the comments is not affected by them.
Coaching question of the day:
"How do you deal with snarky remarks?"
Tags: Coaching question, Self-coaching, Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Sarcasm, Verbal provocation, Emotional intelligence
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