Insults and Putdowns – Dealing with them & Responses
The first part is about dealing with insults and putdowns while the second goes deeper into responses. Part 1 – How to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs by Neel Burton Insults can be physical, such as punching, slapping, or spitting. More usually, they are verbal, whether direct or indirect. Examples of indirect verbal insults are jokes and ironic comments, backhanded compliments, mimicry, and false fascination. Ocular and facial expressions can substitute for speech; and things like a cold or constant…
