Insults: How To Insult People Effectively - Jimmy Hall

Let's be honest; sometimes we all need, or at least want, to insult someone or some people. It's human nature. Sometimes it is the correct thing to do, sometimes it is simply the "feel good" thing to do. Either way, it's best to know how to do it efficiently and effectively.

I am truly good at insulting people. This comes from many years of writing and being an editorialist. I know the tricks of the trade of insulting well. I will now share a few good points with you.

First of all, make you you understand the precise situation, and there is no misunderstanding. It is never good to insult someone that does not deserve it. That is a bad thing. Have a good idea of what you want to accomplish in insulting the "opponent."

Secondly, an insult given in anger carries little weight; it is considered to be a knee-jerk reaction. Calm down. (Often times the need to respond actually dissipates.) If you can take a little time do so, if you are face to face only briefly, try and deliver your response calmly and without curse words. Even throw-in some sort of compliment to demonstrate open-mindedness, or a levl-headed atmosphere, before unloading on them!

Thirdly, be precise in your response, and take a (minute) to logically think it out. Keep in mind that these tips are for all forms of cummincations, whether in-person or via the written word or voicemail, etc. Pick out one aspect of what was said and focus on it like a laser.

Fourthly, write or speak in such a way that most of what you say or write "is a given" or "understood" to be true, even if many people might disagree. Statements like, "Well, I know you haven't studied this much, and are not really a math person, but I think that even you could have realized that these numbers are nuts."

Fifthly, use backhanded compliments in your insulting siituation. An example might be, "Look, for a dropout without any type of degree, you are pretty smart, and I do realize that if you had been given the opportunity to learn something you would be a much better performer," etc....

Sixth, use support in your argument when necessary, such as saying or writing, "I'm not saying everyone is right about you, you are not always unmotivated. I myself have seen you perform much better before."

Lastly, leave the communication correctly. Say or write something such as, "Well, my mouth (or fingers) are sometimes to truthful and sharing. maybe I should not have said/written what I did; it will all pan out."   :-)

Jimmy Hall is a professional writer and owner of JIMMY HALL WRITING SERVICES (404-580-1501). The company prepares resumes, busness plans, letters, web content, and other written material....