How to Make a Clean Comeback
Be relaxed, as usual., Don't overdo it., Try to avoid saying "um" and "uh"., Be clever enough to make it so they can't think of another comeback to your comeback., Put what they say to your advantage., Pretend to be in a hurry and say, "I don't have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be relaxed
If you get angered when someone insults you, you somehow automatically lose your nerves.
So listen carefully to their insult, and it'll come to you easier. -
Step 2: as usual.
If you say something so complex and outrageous, no one will be impressed.
Here's an example: say someone calls you fat.
Don't say: "Well, I could use my belly to blow your skinny face into the ground." It just seems pathetic, trying to save face with humor.
Instead, maybe try "Well it's better to be fat and happy rather than an anorexic stick like yourself."
All comebacks should flow perfectly.
Try to avoid stuttering as well. , Like someone says you're the stupidest person ever, you could say, "And why are you telling me this?" The only thing they could say after that is, "Cause you can't do anything good."
This will help you get a comeback, and can embarrass your opponent as well! for example, if they say that you are disgusting, you can say "look who's talking" back. , Maybe an even better comeback would be "I don't have time for immature viewpoints such as yours"
then walk away.
It leaves them in the dust.
Be sure not to sound panicked like "Oh crap! Oh no, I don't have time for this!" Make it so you seem superior to them. , That shouldn't have to be explained any better. , If they say your clothes sucks don't talk trash about their clothes.
You'll sound desperate to have a comeback.
Say it gets you where you need to go. , If someone insults you, don't give up in the middle of your comeback.
Example: "well, you're like...yeah...whatever!" Stay with it! -
Step 3: Don't overdo it.
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Step 4: Try to avoid saying "um" and "uh".
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Step 5: Be clever enough to make it so they can't think of another comeback to your comeback.
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Step 6: Put what they say to your advantage.
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Step 7: Pretend to be in a hurry and say
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Step 8: "I don't have time for this."
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Step 9: Even if you have a good comeback
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Step 10: don't use it again.
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Step 11: Don't totally change the subject.
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Step 12: Last but not least: be confident.
Detailed Guide
If you get angered when someone insults you, you somehow automatically lose your nerves.
So listen carefully to their insult, and it'll come to you easier.
If you say something so complex and outrageous, no one will be impressed.
Here's an example: say someone calls you fat.
Don't say: "Well, I could use my belly to blow your skinny face into the ground." It just seems pathetic, trying to save face with humor.
Instead, maybe try "Well it's better to be fat and happy rather than an anorexic stick like yourself."
All comebacks should flow perfectly.
Try to avoid stuttering as well. , Like someone says you're the stupidest person ever, you could say, "And why are you telling me this?" The only thing they could say after that is, "Cause you can't do anything good."
This will help you get a comeback, and can embarrass your opponent as well! for example, if they say that you are disgusting, you can say "look who's talking" back. , Maybe an even better comeback would be "I don't have time for immature viewpoints such as yours"
then walk away.
It leaves them in the dust.
Be sure not to sound panicked like "Oh crap! Oh no, I don't have time for this!" Make it so you seem superior to them. , That shouldn't have to be explained any better. , If they say your clothes sucks don't talk trash about their clothes.
You'll sound desperate to have a comeback.
Say it gets you where you need to go. , If someone insults you, don't give up in the middle of your comeback.
Example: "well, you're like...yeah...whatever!" Stay with it!
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