There seems to be a growing need for members to refine their delivery techniques. As the world becomes filled with more Sinicism, sarcasm is becoming harder for others to comprehend.
Hence, the New NSS handbook.
Filled with tips & techniques.
Here’s a brief excerpt:
No longer can we get the desired effect with sarcasm if it is presented in too subtle a manner. We must be bolder and use more inflections in our voice to convey the level of sarcasm to achieve the desired result and make our position absolutely clear. We want no doubts as to our thoughts and feelings on any particular subject, be it person, place or thing. Remember … Sarcasm is a very effective tool to not only convey your thoughts, but also to make the other persons thoughts, should they be inclined to have a different view, seem reckless & childish, and hopefully leave them with the thought… “ What was I thinking”… and have them mentally convert to your side… or at the least be intimidated. Or…or… it could be all just for fun. I kinda like the just for fun approach… they get a laugh, I get a laugh, no harm no fowl, at least not to any of the parties present. But always be mindful… someone always has to get the short end when sarcasm is involved. Another approach is to effectively combine sarcasm with irony… a double edged sword so to speak… and if clever enough will make others stop and think. Just keep in mind that if “Fun” is not the intent… a little more bolder delivery may be the best approach. If intended as an insult or detrimental statement, subtlety may be a waste of good sarcasm… and there is nothing worse than a good ironic sarcastic remark going to waste by going right over their heads. If they don’t get it… you can’t get them. A good insult is such a waste… if they don’t even realize that you are insulting them… especially when they think its a compliment. So be careful with the whole subtlety thing. Remember, sarcasm is free for all to use, don’t waste it!
So now onto the membership issue.
Join now and get the handbook free.
Do You want to Officially Join the NSS ?
Duh… Didn’t you read the cover of the handbook.
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(Like that’s gonna happen either)
See… this is what I do when Shelly’s still sleeping.
