I keep getting in a situation when I have to have a good comeback but I don't so I end up losing the fight. Please help me so I don't get caught in this situation again.
2007-06-05 15:51:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
The best defense is a best offense. Fire back a question that turns the situation back on the other person. For example, if they say, "You're such a jerk," you respond, "Why do you say that? Give me some examples." Suddenly they are put in a position of justifying their position, which throws them off-balance and puts you in the power position.
Dr. Barb Nefer
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2007-06-05 15:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by barbnefer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, when one tries to use comebacks, they end up looking real immature. Sorry, but it's true. There was this one kid, who was kind of incredibly competitive and mean, anyway. I have no life, so I would actually take the time and make up comebacks. Write them down. Recite them in the mirror. And come to think of it. They were LAME. If someones being a jerk, all you have to do is smile and say "See you later!" or something stupid yet perky like that. They will indeed be dumbfounded but at least you didn't sink to their level.
2007-06-05 22:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Elysse O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The comeback completely depends on the situation, but normaly a comback that works in every situation is sarcasm. Someone calls you fat. you just sarcastically smile and say o yeah, i'm a totalll whale. Just so they know that what they said didnt really affect you at all. You making a joke of it will drive them crazyy. But there aren't many win all comebacks. it all depends on situation.
2007-06-05 22:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of losing the fight make it a joke! Be silly and use comebacks that make no since... for example, stinky breath, ugly face, you dummy, and dumb stuff like that! It shows you have a sense of humor and it wont be nearly as embaressing as if you lose a fight actually trying! Lol, hope it works out for ya! :)
2007-06-05 22:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by (:*Smiles*:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont want to say the bad ones but here are some
she/he says " O dont go there" you say "please i already went there took photos and came back" not the greatest but it can work. Also she/he wont answer back because she/he is not that quick unless there expierienced.like me:)
also this ones gold anything she/he says you say your mom
they get so pist off.
o this ones a keeper anthing they say bad about you you must say "o thats a good one i would of never thought of that.That took great skill"
Note that im 10 so you might not think these are great. pretty good for a 10 year old though youve got to admit!!!!!!!!
2007-06-05 23:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by Julie O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me that is not the way to talk to me.
Silence.
Turn and walk away.
I chose the first one b/c it is the more adult way and you are letting the person know that you are not to be treated poorly.
Don't get into a pissing contest b/c you will just end up with a wet leg.
2007-06-05 22:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't really help you. The best comebacks, just like jokes, are not rehearsed. They just come to you in the moment. You either have the quick wit or you don't.
2007-06-05 22:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by bumblyjack 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take a wooden board with a nail sticking out of the end and bash them in the head. That one usually works out pretty well. If not, I just say "your face" or "your mom" if I don't have anything better to say.
2007-06-05 22:56:33 · answer #8 · answered by Adumu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on the situation.
But a good smart alec rule of thumb is to answer a question with a question.
2007-06-05 22:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by brian p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about just losing the fight and being the grown up?
2007-06-05 22:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋