is sarcasm offensive???

Question

just wondering if i should change my style, just tweak it a little, ya'know.

Answer 1

only to those who are too weak to handle it...why change who you are for anyone??? I'm the same way, but people who don't like it can bite me...:)

Answer 2

Sarcasm can be offensive if it is intended to offend or if the person you're talking to takes it the wrong way. I grew up in the South, so sarcasm has always been a staple of my language and sense of humor. It really really annoys some people, and the not so sarcasm endowed have problems telling when I'm being sincere and when I'm not, because I'm so used to using it, I can say it the exact same way I'd say something I meant. I've been trying to cut back, especially on people I don't know or don't know well, although I have no problem unleashing it on my friends. If you're as bad as me that it's casual conversation for you, maybe it's time to think about restraining yourself.

Answer 3

Sarcasm works if you know how to be funny. If the other person knows you are being sarcastic, then it can be funny. If you are the type that has a sour response to everything someone says, then that would be perceived as you being defensive and thin-skinned. Or, it could be that you come off as not giving a rip. Respecting the person you are talking to with your mannerisms is the key thing. Eye contact is important--kind of give them the look that says "know what I mean?"

Answer 4

Sarcasm if used often or to someone who may be sensitive or even to someone you hardly know may be offensive. Especially in certain circumstances and situations that have a heavy sense seriousness to them. Just remember "the golden rule" and "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all". Try to be more pleasant. Sarcastic people are usually somewhat negative people, at least that is how they are portrayed in the the eyes of the ones that hear and receive it. Best wishes and take care.

Answer 5

I think it's fine if it's in jest and the person it is aimed at can take it as a joke. And not the angry bitter sarcasm.

Sarcasm aimed at kids is wrong.
I heard a teacher say one time she said, sarcastically, to a student, something like 'good job' or 'way to go'. The student beamed at what he thought was real praise.
The teacher stopped using sarcasm with students after that.

Answer 6

Sarcasm offensive? Hmmm let me think


Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Just be who you are... sometimes it takes sarcasm for things to sink in especially with some of the questions you see on here.

Answer 7

well, ive learned that sarcasm does NOT show as well over the internet as it does in real life. but i like sarcasm. but then again, id avoid sarcasm if the other person dosent get the joke and takes it seriously, thats never a good result lol.

Answer 8

depends in what context u mean it. many sarcastic comments are jokes and thats ok as long as you make it clear to the other person that its a joke, by your tone, smile and laugh and body language. you can use sarcasm to get a message across to someone if they have offended you, but you can also do it to annoy someone or to hurt someone as well. So be careful how you use it! Goodluck from a psychologist.

Answer 9

Sarcasm is funny when you're delivering it. It's offensive when you are on the receiving end.

Maybe you could aim for "Dry Wit" rather than sarcasm.

Answer 10

to some people it may be. It wouldn't bother me though. I'm all about the sarcasm. Don't change for anyone. If they don't get your sarcastic humor than they're not worth your time.

Answer 11

sarcasm is a defense mechanism to protect yourself from rejection on many levels when communicating with another. It's a crutch to keep you safe. Yes, tweek it a lil...it comes in various levels of harshness and people can be offended by it...used correctly, they may think you are witty or clever, overuse or abuse will put them off you.