Is sarcasm a tool against vulnerability?
2007-06-06 18:33:36 · 7 answers · asked by Leslie B 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No! Sarcasm helps keep you from telling people what you really think of them...haha Peace!!
2007-06-06 18:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle Reese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think often times sarcasm is used as a defense mechanism. People don't want to show their true feelings or they're uncomfortable with the conversation & they use sarcasm as a diversion. There are 2 kinds of sarcasm, I think. There's the obnoxious, rude. defensive sarcasm & there's funny, light hearted sarcasm. It depends on how they use it. Either they're overly confidant, trying to be funny or they are defensive & rude.
2007-06-07 01:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. It can be passive/aggressive in nature or just dry humor. Defense mechanism are normal... overuse is neurotic.
2007-06-07 01:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes and sometimes a habit. Sometimes saying something you want to say without having to come straight out and say it.
2007-06-07 01:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I believe this is.
2007-06-07 01:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by kathy c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be for anyone, but certainly not always.
2007-06-07 01:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you think? (I'm kidding, yes, I think it definitely is)
2007-06-07 01:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by ~~~Tara~~~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋