Do you have a friend who takes you for granted or makes mean comments to you for no reason? You haven’t done anything to provoke the situation, yet the person enjoys getting digs in at you.
Sometimes you just have to let someone know that their behaviour is not OK. You may not want to confront them directly or join in their drama and start a war either.
If you want to be the bigger person, try these comebacks and don’t get caught up in any drama. Let the individual know that they can’t mess with your feelings or take you for granted.
Top ten witty comebacks that aren’t mean
1. It’s funny how the people who know me the least have the most to say.
2. And you pointing out the obvious is what, helpful?
3. I’ve been called worse by better.
3. I don’t hate you, I’m just simply not excited about your existence.
4. If you’re waiting for me to care, you better pack a lunch. It’s going to be a while.
5. Where’s your off button?
6. Judging another person does not define who they are…it defines who you are.
7. Some people should use a glue stick instead of ChapStick.
8. Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither!
9. I didn’t realize you were an expert on my life and how I should live it. Continue while I take notes.
How to stand up for yourself without being mean
Standing up for yourself without being mean to others involves expressing yourself in an assertive way, while still treating the other person with respect. You can start off by using “I” statements instead of making accusatory remarks to the person. For example, you could say, “I find it hurtful when you make rude comments towards me in public.”
Try to stay calm and maintain your composure when you stand up for yourself. Maintain eye contact, and try to avoid talking loudly or using aggressive body language. When you stay calm, you can set boundaries without resorting to low level mean spirted behaviour.
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Justin Bieber has to put up with a lot of annoying situations and mean people every single day
Whether you love him or hate him Justin Beiber has to put up with a lot in his day to day life. He is just trying to go about his day and he is hunted by paparazzi, stalked by fans and people taking his photo on their phones as he walks down the street.
Justin gets slammed on social media for his health fad, lip sinking, his religion and who he hangs out with. When you think about it, Justin must have the patience of a saint. He seems to do a pretty good job of handling himself considering everything he has to put up with.
Maybe Justin should use a few of the comebacks below as well.
Screw the haters who have nothing better to do than make fun of people who are brave enough to put themselves out there. – Justin Bieber
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Camila was tired of people making mean comments towards her
Camila, a kind-hearted and empathetic individual, had always tried to see the best in people. However, she found herself feeling disheartened and weary as she encountered a string of mean comments from those around her.
Whether it was snide remarks about her appearance, hurtful jabs about her choices, or unjustified criticism about her work, Camila felt the weight of these comments taking a toll on her spirit. She struggled to understand why some people felt the need to be unkind, and it began to erode her self-confidence.
Despite the negativity, Camila resolved to take a stand. She started by surrounding herself with supportive friends and family who uplifted her and reminded her of her worth. She also made a conscious effort to focus on her own well-being, engaging in activities that brought her joy and fulfillment.
As she began to prioritize her mental and emotional health, Camila found the strength to address the mean comments head-on. She spoke up when she felt unfairly criticized and set boundaries with those who consistently brought negativity into her life.
Over time, Camila’s resilience and self-assuredness shone through, and the mean comments began to lose their power. People noticed her unwavering confidence and positivity, and the tone of interactions with others gradually shifted.
Camila’s journey taught her the importance of self-care, standing up for herself, and surrounding herself with positivity. She became an inspiration to those around her, showing that it’s possible to rise above the negativity and cultivate a life filled with kindness and compassion.
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When you are dealing with someone who makes mean comments to you for no reason and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.
Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home.
Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.
What about did you mean to be so rude? It let’s the other person know they are out of line, but you are still being polite.
I can’t stand people who are always trying to get digs in and insult you. Last time someone did that to me I told them I saw your insult. Shut them up, they looked embarrassed too. People like that need to be called out on their shit.
U can tell a two faced person, “Sweetie, if you’re going to be two faced, at least make one of them pretty.”
Lol!!!!
Omg there is this boy in my school and I got him so good with the comeback because he said to me are you tired and I said tired of your face
Lamp lol
Lmao lol
Two faced people have double chins. XD
what i did what really helped was say i did not realise you where an expert on my life and how i should run it. then i got a not pad out and a pen out my back and said carry on while i take notes, then he carryed on so i stopped the person and said (what my turn whats your name oh yes NOTHING, so first, no no no there is onlay one oh yes HE NEEDS TO GET A LIFE thats all i have got for you) then i came famose in my school lol
it helped so much
Wow if someone insulted me i would be god dam rude
This guy at school was been a really annoying jerk to me so I simply said
‘I’m already imagining the duct tape over your mouth when I can get my hands on some’
And cause this guy is like totally popular with the boys and he was really surprised that someone said something against him that I got a lot of credit on been the only girl that would stand up to him, and all the others were really shocked by it.
Well done Liz. I bet he will pick on someone else next time, someone who won’t respond.
Good job Liz! I had a similar experience. When the “school bully” tried picking on me, saying mean names at me, I said, “You should use a glue stick instead of chap stick” and his face was totally red! ? He told the teacher what I said and she got HIM in trouble!!! My teacher knew he was a bully. Everyone was patting me on the back for standing up to the bully because I was the first one to do so, and everyone joined me by standing up to the bully and he left the school!!!!!!!!
Not trying to be mean but everybody in my school get there come backs off this website and I came to check it out and it’s stupid
gurl if you are gonna come on this web and you’re gonna be up in everyone’s face like acne cream you should just leave
OMG this girl was roasting my best friend.Of course, it was the popular girl and he replyed “your family tree must be a cactus, you all are prick” and she lost it
Basically, Me and my bestie, well ex bestie, we’re bffs for 8 years until she backstabbed me by telling my enemy everything I’ve ever told her and so I said ‘I don’t hate you, I just really don’t like that you exist and it’s not my fault that your annoying’ the whole school didn’t like them anyway (then being the bullies) and then I said to my ex bestie, ‘If your gonna be two faced at least let one side be pretty cuz girl are you ugly?’ I then became the school stick up, which meant if you bully someone you gotta go through me