# How to be SARCASTIC (비꼬는)

Your son/brother/sister/friend is “It’s surprising that you

lazy doesn’t study at all and fails the failed, after all the hard
EXAM. work you did.”

What’s SARCASM?
Saying the opposite of what you
mean to make fun of someone.

- “You look busy!”

- “I see you’re working hard!”
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*You are saying the opposite to create humor and make fun of your co-worker.
 # When to be SARCASTIC (비꼬는)
When something BAD happens to you:
When you spill something on the * Something small things that are
new carpet. annoying not serious or dangerous.

- “Great!”
- “Fantastic!”
- “Brilliant!”
- “Well done!”
- “Great Job!”
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 # When to be SARCASTIC (비꼬는)
When somebody say something stupid.
Do you know that - “No!” - “Really!”
there are a lot of
Chinese in Hongkong? - “I did not know that!”

When something unsurprising

happens.

I failed my driving - “I’m shocked!”

test yet again. - “No one saw that coming!”
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 # How to be SARCASTIC
Most Sarcastic tends to be short phrases or interjections. It depends partly
on responding quickly, so it work well with short responses.
When one of your friends promised - “Great job!”
to help you paint your house and he
- “Thanks for the help!”
hadn’t even shown up yet when you
were done with two walls. - “Take your time!”
- “Good job!” If your friend helps you cook and
- “Thanks for the help!” burns it.
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 # How to be SARCASTIC
When the same friend says that he is - “Good luck with that!”
going to cook for 20 guests. - “That will be fun!”
- “That’s so funny!” When your friend tells a bad joke or
- “Hilarious!” no humor joke.
# What happens if you’re MISUNDERSTOOD.
It is important to remember that sarcasm should be used in light situations where you want to
make a joke. Be careful not to use it if the situation is more serious and someone is upset.

- I’m only joking. - I was being sarcastic.

- Just kidding. - I didn’t mean that, it was sarcastic.
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 “Complimenting someone's Appearance”
- Is that a new top?
- Did you get your hair cut?
- Are those shoes new?
- You look nice. Have you lost weight?
- It looks really nice. - Your shoes look really nice.
- That color suits you. - That jacket suits you.
- Shorter hair looks good on you. - Purple looks good on you.

“Complimenting someone’s Personality”

- You are so organized.
- You’re so generous!
- You’re so hard-working.
- I like how patience you are. - I like how cheereful you are.
- I appreciate that you were so honest about this. - I appreciate that you always listen carefully
- It was brave of you to speak out. to everyone’s idea.
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 “Complimenting someone’s Home”
- You have a very nice place.
- I like how spacious it is.
- You have a very beautiful home.
- I like how bright your apartment is.
- I love your living room. It’s so cozy.
- I especially like that lamp.
- I love your terrace! It’s beautiful.
- I especially like your sofa. It’s so stylish.

“Complimenting someone’s Personality”

- This soup is amazing.
- The pasta is really tasty.
- I love the pie. It’s fantastic!
- The potatoes are delicious.
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