Abdullahi Mohamed
Nov 3 · 4 min read

Do not let your sarcasm mislead others.

Sarcasm is an unfair behavior that has engulfed many of us nowadays. As I pen down this article I can tell you for a fact that I am a victim of this unfair dreadful behavior. Many of my pals tell me that I am synonymous with sarcasm.

When I say friends I don’t mean just someone whom I seldom encounter but this view is converged by people whom I spend most of my time with who thus are people who have studied me.

Indeed it makes me sad to hear such criticism but it’s the reality which I need to accept and do something about it.

This dreadful behavior is not something that I have ever wished for but gradually it became part of my weaknesses which I am now struggling with how to get rid of.

In the very first days, you may do it as fun but over time it will become part of your attitude which will be difficult to be purged so easily.

I discern myself dropping out sarcastic comments pretty much and all the time. I know myself better and I do endeavor to shun this inappropriate behavior.

It is always more satisfying to be truthful to those whom you meet upon as many people happen to be so naive and tend to believe everything that they are told. Your mockery will not only adversely affect the most gullible individuals but also your beloved ones as they are the ones who do not give a second thought about whatever you tell them.

Be candid with others, If you are asked your opinion about something you gotta be a straightforward person who gives out a frank response. Do not make everything fun and treat every situation with frivolity. Some people may turn to you seeking your advice about matters with utmost seriousness.

People may not like you when you share your honest view with them regarding a variety of issues but again this pleases and makes your heart feel comfortable. Many people seek validation for the things that they even know themselves have no value or relevance to their lives but insist to hear from you. In this scenario stick with the truth and do not distort reality or deviate from your point of view. Don not be an accomplice to their ill-advised thoughts and decisions.

Many people do not comprehend or even realize sarcasm. They tend to believe everything you say and they seldom question your candidness. They open up to you every time and they share with you about their private affairs. I am asking a simple question. Do such people deserve to be rebuked or dealt with their concerns with ridicule? Ensure that you always say what you mean and mean what you say.

Why people are so sarcastic?

This could be given different interpretations regarding everyone’s perspective and which angle they view though it demands comprehensive analysis.

Primarily people crack jokes and sarcastic comments on others just because they want to ridicule the person or make others happy.

This often happens when people gather on special occasions or events. and some can’t hold but they want to put a smile on the faces of others and by doing so they must make fun out of someone which then turns to be they either demote someone’s value or say something sarcastic about them which is unfounded.

Initially, you don’t have to be sarcastic and unfair to others but once you do it frequently you will come to a point whereby you can’t resist anymore and all your talks, actions and remarks become sarcastic until it comes to a point whereby people can not differentiate your truths from your lies.

you may deem it trifle but it is an issue that has its gravity which we do it either directly or indirectly. The worst kind of it could be when your sarcastic behavior mislead others by believing you.

There are some people out there who do not give a second thought for whatever they’re told. Such people could fall prey to your unfair character and become the first casualties.

i.e If you just encounter a friend or one of your acquaintances and they are in the mids of an illicit activity which deserves to be repudiated and abhorred and then you start of your sarcasm making it fun and something less harm or innocuous.

what will you think that person would think?

He/she sees you the right person who could forbid and warn from any hazardous activity that could put their lives into jeopardy and this is how your reaction is. They will take your words and consider everything that you tell them reasonable while they continue engaging behavior that puts their lives in danger.

That small sarcastic comment can ruin someone’s life and you know how some people are so keen to listen to some people and consider everything they hear from them as reasonable and follow their advice blindly without examining the potential consequences.

Sarcastic people always tremble people’s rights at the expense of making others happy. It is a dreadful behavior that all of us shall dodge.

Nicolas Colin Benjamin Hardy, PhD Samuel Nicolosi Justin Wolfers