With colleagues
If you are trying to offend, humiliate or just pin up, the most important thing is do not be afraid to fight back. You should not have fear that there will be a conflict, the main thing is not to miss the moment, otherwise you can lose respect, as well as self-esteem and simply become a "whipping doll". There are many techniques that can be applied in different situations.
Theater of the Absurd
If your colleague decides to provoke you with a stupid statement or caustic, you stun him not with a stream of abuse and criticism, but with a completely absurd reaction. Do not insult, but put in an uncomfortable position. For this purpose, the well-known wise sayings, proverbs or sayings that have been altered are best suited.
You're right
Instead of explaining and defending, you agree with the "attacker", but at the same time exaggerate his reproach. Thus, you avoid an open conflict, and others think you are capable of laughing at yourself, which, of course, will add points to you. Example: "Tanya, what are your disgusting sharp spirits!". "You're right, they poison cockroaches in Iceland!"
Kindergarten
If you do not want to respond to the jokes of others, imagine them as small children. Children swear, cry, cry, fight, call themselves names. A wise adult just waits for them to calm down. You do not react to their words and attacks, you are funny to watch them as a wise adult.
Leave for tomorrow
If you are not now able and not in a mood to respond, just decide for yourself that you will think about it tomorrow. You can not always keep the right answer at the ready.
Earplugs in the ears
You pretend that you did not hear the insult or sharpness of your opponent completely, and turn a part of the phrase in the direction you need. Great for cases where there is an audience nearby.
With the chief
Sometimes the boss does not control himself, showering you with insults or humiliating your dignity. Do not leave it without attention.
Expectation
Wait until the boss finishes chastising you. You do not need to interrupt or justify it. In the process of a tirade, it may turn out that he gave you one task, but now requires a decision on a completely different matter, or he simply misunderstood your actions with respect to the project. When he finishes, you can reasonably assess his claims and fend off.
Objection
If the boss insults you, and does not discuss the work, you should interrupt it and say: "Sorry, I can not talk to you in this tone. When you calm down, I will come. " He will have time to think about his actions, and you will not allow yourself to be humiliated.
Keep your inner stamina
When you are insulted, tampered or bantered, it takes you by surprise. Therefore, you can not parry. When an unpleasant situation occurs, erect inside your own protective screen. It will allow you to maintain a distance, but at the same time stay relaxed even in a heated atmosphere.
Watch the movements
Our uncertainty is betrayed by our body. A confident pose will give you stamina to repel the blow. Stand flat, spread the load on your legs, one should not stand close to the other. Do not constantly change the pose: you will get the impression that you are embarrassed.
With friends
The closest people, too, happens to overdo the stick. So, a joke can hurt the depth of the soul, and constant pods annoy and humiliate. But even for these cases there are excellent solutions.
"I agree"
If your friends are constantly teasing about the same thing or your action, agree. They do this to achieve your violent reaction, but if they stop receiving it, the jokes will gradually stop.
Straight Talk
Sometimes, if a person does not understand that this is a cruel joke, you just need to tell him about it. Perhaps he joked without thinking, and at that moment he was funny, and you - offended. The main thing is do not hesitate to admit it, because this behavior of the joker can be repeated again and again, if he does not explain the essence of the situation. You are not going to be a prude, but keep your peace of mind, calmness and prevent the emergence of such jokes that degrade your dignity.