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How to Craft the Perfect Insult. At the receiving end of verbal abuse? Don't just sit back and
take it! Learn how to dish it out. You will need Observational skills Timing and wit.
Step 1. Find a point of weakness in your victim. Look for imperfections that can be easily
targeted with an insult. If you know the victim, consider focusing on features of their personality
that can be exploited. Step 2. Just like a joke, a demeaning insult depends on timing.
Start with a short setup that piques their interest. When you've got their attention,
finish with a witty punch line. Step 3. Use sarcasm to push their buttons. Say the opposite
of what you mean but speak in a slow, exaggerated manner, like when talking to a child. _People
love it when you do that_. Using too much sarcasm can imply a lack of wit, so use it
sparingly. Step 4. Keep cool, calm, and collected while you dole out a verbal lashing. Appearing
stressed, nervous, or angry undermines your power. Step 5. Don't rely on words alone;
insult your foe with your actions. Exclude them from group activities, carelessly defile
things that are important to them, and use dismissive behavior like forgetting their
name or the fact that you've met before. Step 6. Practice mixing and matching various techniques
to find an insult style that suits you. Now when someone crosses you, you'll be ready
to put them in their place. Did you know One study found that people in social situations
stare at the victim of an insult four times longer if they think the victim heard the
insult than if they think they didn't hear it.