23 Common Insults and How to Respond to Them

How to Respond to Insults

It is important to know how to respond to insults in a way that maintains your self-respect and dignity. Here are 21 common insults and how to respond to them with diplomacy. Before getting into the 23 ways to respond, we are going to explain what diplomacy means.

What is Diplomacy?

Very often, I like to use my own definitions. Noah Webster, and George and Charles Merriam are probably turning in their graves right now, but here is my definition of diplomacy:

Diplomacy is telling someone to "Go the the Devil", after which they're looking forward to the trip!

Now let's get into the 23 insults and the responses that will make YOU the WINNER.

How to Respond to Insults: 23 Situations

You're so stupid

This insult is designed to make you feel inferior and unintelligent. The best response is to stay calm and confidently reply:

I may not know everything, but I'm always willing to learn.

You're such a loser

Instead of getting defensive, respond with a positive affirmation like:

I may have lost this time, but I'm not a loser. I'll keep trying and improving.

You're too sensitive

This insult is meant to dismiss your feelings. A good response is to say:

I am in touch with my emotions and that's not a weakness.

You're too fat/skinny

Body shaming insults can be hurtful and damaging. Respond with:

My body is not up for discussion. Let's talk about something else.

You're a failure

Remind yourself that everyone fails at some point in their lives, and respond with:

Failing doesn't define me. Without it there can be no success. I'll keep trying until I succeed.

You're such a drama queen

This insult is meant to discredit your emotions and make you feel like you're overreacting. A good response is:

I may express my emotions differently than you, but that doesn't make them any less valid.

You'll never amount to anything

This is a hurtful and damaging insult, but remember that your worth is not determined by someone else's opinion. Respond with:

I am capable of achieving great things and I won't let anyone's negativity hold me back.

You're so lazy

Instead of getting defensive, respond with a positive affirmation like:

I may take my time to do things, but I always get them done.

You're too old/young for that

This insult is designed to make you feel like you don't belong. Respond with:

Age is just a number. It doesn't determine my abilities or interests.

You're so ugly

This is a cruel and shallow insult, but remember that true beauty comes from within. Respond with:

I may not fit society's beauty standards, but I am beautiful in my own way.

You're such a pushover

This insult is meant to make you feel weak and easily manipulated. Instead of getting defensive, respond with:

I am assertive and stand up for what I believe in.

You'll never find anyone who loves you

This is a hurtful and untrue insult. Respond with:

I am worthy of love and I won't settle for anyone who doesn't see that.

You're a know-it-all

This insult is meant to make you feel like you're a show-off. Instead of getting defensive, respond with:

I am knowledgeable and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

You're so boring

This insult is meant to make you feel uninteresting. Respond with:

I may not be the life of the party, but I have interests that make me happy.

You're such a try-hard

This insult is meant to make you feel like you're desperate for attention. Respond with:

I am ambitious and determined to achieve my goals.

You're so cheap

This insult is meant to make you feel like you don't value quality. Respond with:

I am smart with my money and don't feel the need to overspend to feel validated.

You're such a disappointment

This is a hurtful and damaging insult, but remember that you are not defined by someone else's expectations. Respond with:

I am proud of who I am and I won't let anyone's expectations bring me down.

You'll never be as good as John

This is a comparison insult, meant to make you feel inferior to someone else. Respond with:

I am my own person and I am proud of my accomplishments.

You're just like your Dad

This insult is meant to make you feel like you're repeating the mistakes of a family member. Respond with:

My Dad is a pretty cool guy. Besides, I am my own person and I am not defined by someone else's actions.

You're so annoying

This insult is meant to dismiss your opinions and thoughts. Respond with:

I may have a different perspective, but that doesn't make me annoying.

You'll never change

This is a hurtful and discouraging insult, but remember that you have the power to change and grow. Respond with:

I am capable of change and growth, and I will continue to work on myself.

You're so selfish

Growing up, we are often taught that being selfish is bad, and makes you a bad person. Nothing is further from the truth. There's nothing wrong with being selfish. Respond with:

You're absolutely right. I am selfish. I love who I am, and I willl not change this.

I've never liked you

Remember, there is nothing you can do about what other people think. Besides, in this situation, what they think doesn't matter. Here's a response that will shake them up and shut them up:

That's your business!

Conclusion

Insults can be hurtful, but it's important to respond in a way that maintains your self-respect and dignity. You are in control of your own emotions. When someone tries to make you feel inferior, Remember, you're better than that. Insults will not make you look bad. They make the person doing the insulting look bad, because he is the one with the problem, NOT YOU!

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