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Psychology
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Revealed: The best comeback to an insult, according to science

Responding to insults with a humorous, status-reversing three-word retort like "Calm down, grandma" can defuse aggression and diminish the insulter's power.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When I Was a Referee for My Kid's Soccer Game, I Heard a Woman Make a Terrible Comment on the Sideline. Then I Got Revenge.

Calm, constructive responses from volunteers can defuse spectator hostility and create a quieter, more supportive sideline environment.
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