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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Stopping being sarcastic can be difficult and requires a lot of self-belief. Try to never hurt someone who is vulnerable, especially someone who has never shown you their disrespect.

Steps

1. 1 Ask a friend to help you. If you say something sarcastic, ask them to tell you about it. This does not mean that they should hit you in the head. It just means that they have to remind you. Don't be embarrassed and ask for help.
2. 2 Think before you say anything. It’s very easy to say that you’re going to do it, but it’s that simple. Try to imagine how you would respond if someone said these things to you. Identify what exactly you are trying to say and say it bluntly. Sarcasm is often a way of communicating hurt self-esteem or disapproval without actually being sincere and not saying what's on your mind. This is not an effective way to communicate. Say what you mean. Hints don't work.
3. 3 Find out what makes you want to be sarcastic. Then either avoid those situations / people or find another way to respond. Practice the appropriate answers in private.
4. 4 What you are about to say should be EVERYTHING from the following list: 1. Truthful, 2. Kind and 3. Necessary. If what you are about to say does not fit all three of these categories, then do not say it. (Sarcasm never matches all three.) If you stick to that list when speaking, you can't go wrong.

Tips

• Saying "I'm just kidding" does not necessarily justify your comment / s, so be careful when using it as a safety mechanism in your conversations.
• Think before you speak! This is a good rule of thumb in all situations. Consider the information gap between you and your target: Are you really sure they won't take your words literally or negatively? Are you really willing to make mistakes and deal with stress after harming someone who cannot fully understand your intentions? Sarcasm is a wonderful witness tool, but sarcasm should be used to analyze its effectiveness in different situations.
• Don't respond to others' sarcasm with big sarcasm. This will only exacerbate the situation. Express transparent dissatisfaction with the comment and, if necessary, walk away from the conversation. While it may seem prudent to find out directly the roots of sarcastic behavior, it is actually a launching pad for further sarcasm (where by asking “What's wrong?” You can easily seduce the other person to say “Your face!” Or something similar)

Warnings

• Not all sarcasm is bad; when you use it creatively and little by little, it can be extremely humorous and insightful. However, you shouldn't interact with people in this way on an ongoing basis.
• Sarcasm is not an effective way to communicate when used consistently and without variation. Thus, it can hurt, cause anger, tension and confusion. Instead, change your verbal communication methods (funny, but this will make humorous sarcasm moments much more cute and funny).