What are the different ways jokes can be used by a person to make himself look superior?

Question

What are the different ways jokes can be used by a person to make himself look superior?

Answer 1

this question was posted in etiquette. You do realize that the point of etiquette is to make people feel comfortable around you, right? to be a good host?

Answer 2

As long as a person makes a joke.. I would not take offence. A sarcastic way of joking is slightly out of line but then again mild sarcastic humour is fine. The British often use mild sarcasm and mean

nothing bad by it. It's just a different way of humour in Britain. They have the dry, sarcastic humour, which not everyone understands but it's not meant to be offensive. I would not take a joke as offensive. I would play along and see the humourous side of it.

Answer 3

Sarcasm...some think this is clever (I don't!). Making fun of what others don't have (to make your self feel better). Having better jokes than the other one. Using "inside jokes" so most people think you're being nice.

Answer 4

Always makes sure every one knows its a joke..... except the one your making fun of...!

The English call it one upmanship !

We love it !

Answer 5

remember that if you just want to look superior your self- esteem is very very low as you think you need to put another down

to put hot air into your ego - Try just accepting that you will always find

people as good as you but never find one who is better be superior and Walk away from this ATTITUDE.