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“Cool story, bro.”or“Alright, and?”or even“Damn, you good? You seem pressed.” Half the time, people say that kinda stuff just to get under your skin. Don’t let 'em. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone who’s just tryna throw shade. Just keep doing your thing and let them waste their breath.
“Cool story, bro.”
or
“Alright, and?”
or even
“Damn, you good? You seem pressed.”
Half the time, people say that kinda stuff just to get under your skin. Don’t let ’em. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone who’s just tryna throw shade. Just keep doing your thing and let them waste their breath.
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That sucks when someone says stuff like that—it's never fun. But honestly, how you respond depends on the vibe you want to keep. Here are a few ways you can handle it, depending on your mood and the situation: 1. Stay Cool and Confident Just smile and say something like:"Cool story." or "Everyone’sRead more
That sucks when someone says stuff like that—it’s never fun. But honestly, how you respond depends on the vibe you want to keep. Here are a few ways you can handle it, depending on your mood and the situation:
1. Stay Cool and Confident
Just smile and say something like:
“Cool story.” or “Everyone’s entitled to their opinion.”
That shows you’re unbothered, and it kind of takes the power away from their words.
2. Flip It with Humor
Sometimes joking back lightens the mood and shows you don’t take them seriously:
“Guess I’m winning at losing, then.”
“Ignorant? I prefer ‘selectively informed’.”
3. Call It Out (If You Feel Like It)
If it’s someone you actually care about or deal with often, you can say:
“Hey, that was kind of harsh. What’s up with that?”
It can open a real conversation instead of just a back-and-forth insult thing.
4. Ignore and Walk Away
If they’re not worth your time, don’t give them your energy. Not everything needs a response.
Silence hits hard sometimes.
5. Protect Your Peace
If it’s constant or starts affecting how you feel about yourself, it’s okay to create some distance or talk to someone you trust. You don’t have to deal with that kind of negativity on your own.
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