Sarcasm is a form of communication intended to convey the opposite of what is literally said. It is most often used to criticize someone, e.g., stating, “You’re really good at this!” to a friend who ...

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Sarcasm may be used in personal relationships and the workplace. Some of us may only rarely express sarcasm, while it may dominate the conversations of others. Being indirect through sarcasm can ...