Imagine a situation where Bob asks Dave: Dave? Why didn’t you come to my birthday party on Monday?
Dave replies: “Monday I was busy torturing kittens.”
In most cases, if someone would tell me that they torture kittens in their spare time I first impulse wouldn’t be to conclude that they are actually torturing kittens.
The kind of person who can openly joke about torturing kittens in their spare time is likely high confidence. In some social contexts that joke will still get you looked down upon. Knowing what kind of jokes are acceptable and having the ability to push to that limit demonstrates social savviness.
Okay, here’s a better one: If the subject of sex comes up, just say “Haha I’m actually a pedophile, though, soo....” Avoid laughing, or even smiling, and maintain expectant eye contact until they respond. If they ask whether you’re joking then make an expression like you’re about to cry, and then leave the conversation.
Bam, person has an extremely negative opinion of you :)
Depends on who you’re talking to, my reply would be along the lines of “cool!”
Presumably not a sincere reply...?
Imagine a situation where Bob asks Dave: Dave? Why didn’t you come to my birthday party on Monday? Dave replies: “Monday I was busy torturing kittens.”
In most cases, if someone would tell me that they torture kittens in their spare time I first impulse wouldn’t be to conclude that they are actually torturing kittens.
The kind of person who can openly joke about torturing kittens in their spare time is likely high confidence. In some social contexts that joke will still get you looked down upon. Knowing what kind of jokes are acceptable and having the ability to push to that limit demonstrates social savviness.
Okay, here’s a better one: If the subject of sex comes up, just say “Haha I’m actually a pedophile, though, soo....” Avoid laughing, or even smiling, and maintain expectant eye contact until they respond. If they ask whether you’re joking then make an expression like you’re about to cry, and then leave the conversation.
Bam, person has an extremely negative opinion of you :)