Is sarcasm a defense mechanism?

Is sarcasm a tool against vulnerability?

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  • No! Sarcasm helps keep you from telling people what you really think of them...haha Peace!!

  • I think often times sarcasm is used as a defense mechanism. People don't want to show their true feelings or they're uncomfortable with the conversation & they use sarcasm as a diversion. There are 2 kinds of sarcasm, I think. There's the obnoxious, rude. defensive sarcasm & there's funny, light hearted sarcasm. It depends on how they use it. Either they're overly confidant, trying to be funny or they are defensive & rude.

  • yes. It can be passive/aggressive in nature or just dry humor. Defense mechanism are normal... overuse is neurotic.

  • Yes and sometimes a habit. Sometimes saying something you want to say without having to come straight out and say it.

  • Yes I believe this is.

  • It can be for anyone, but certainly not always.

  • What do you think? (I'm kidding, yes, I think it definitely is)

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