Responding To An Insult
Men's Health Charm School
LESSON #8
Just been ripped in public? You can either let the insult die at your feet or return fire. The first option is the most charming-a grin and a chuckle will suffice-but if you feel you must reply, don't try to one-up anyone. Instead of groping for the perfect retort, take higher ground and lob a dismissive rejoinder. You're disappointed in your chuckleheaded antagonist, not angry: "Come back when you're sober, and we can talk." (If he hasn't been drinking, express surprise.) Then resume what you were doing. Your composure scores more points than any throw-down.
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Men's Health Philippines - December 2005 Issue
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Instead of groping for the perfect retort, take higher ground and lob a dismissive rejoinder
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