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Most of us have been in a situation where we ended up being the focus of someone’s joke. When this happens, are you uncomfortable or hurt? Do you run away and never show your face again? Of course not! There are better ways of handling an embarrassing situation and here are some of them:

Ignore the joke. Bullies are notorious for picking on people they think they can push around. These people are usually insecure and short on attention. To get it, they make fun of other people. The trick is to ignore these idiots. By not giving them the attention they crave, they start losing interest in you and move on to the next victim.

Joke back in style. If you’re a really witty person, you can deflect their nastiness with a joke of your own. Everyone likes hearing a battle of wits and seeing the underdog win.

Witty comebacks can be amusing especially when it is the supposed ‘underdog’ delivering it. It also has the effect of making the bully think twice about dishing another round of attacks because they might end up becoming the joke when you deliver, yet again, a stylish comeback he or she cannot compete with.

Accept it. When you are an extremely confident person, anything anyone else says is just a breeze that will not ruffle any of your feathers. Smile, be confident. You can even laugh at yourself. Who cares what anyone thinks, right? In your world, it’s only your opinion that counts.

Look behind the joke. Perhaps understanding the reason the joke was made in the first place can give you insight to your opponent’s feelings. Perhaps in a previous incident you hurt him or her unintentionally and the person is taking it out on you through a joke. In private, ask the person if there is anything wrong. You might be surprised by the answer.

Everyone needs the skills to handle themselves in situations that are disconcerting or even embarrassing. Remember, it’s not what happened to you but how you handle it that counts.

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