HANDLING-AGGRESSION-EMOTION5 MIN READ
Respond to Sarcasm From a Peer
Use contrast and mutual purpose when a peer uses sarcasm.
Jo J Support manager 1 Contrast 2 Evidence 3 Agreement Peer sarcasm 20 sec Side comment In a planning thread, Jo writes, "Great, another brilliant idea from people who will not have to support it." You need Support input, not a flame war. Sarcasm is aggression with plausible deniability; ignoring it can normalize it, attacking it can derail the work. Teach 90 sec Crucial Conversations Contrast plus purpose
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