Biting Sarcasm

Sarcasm is not a great staple to have in your diet. Find out the downside of using this degrading utterance.

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Transcript

Biting Sarcasm

Biting is something we’re all capable of. But when it becomes a lifestyle, it usually comes back to bite us in the butt. As The Grasshopper reminded us years ago: “Even friendly dogs bite.”

I learned this firsthand one day while walking my son’s dog—a playful Lab. Out of nowhere, a normally docile neighborhood dog got loose. His teeth were gnashing, and he came charging at us. Luckily, I managed to get between the two of them before any real damage was done.

But, in life, we don’t always have someone stepping in as a go-between. When we’re on a biting mission—whether with words or sarcasm—damage gets done. Maybe not physically, but without question, emotionally.

You’ve heard the phrase “biting sarcasm.” Well, there’s a reason for that: the word “sarcasm” comes from the Greek language. It means “to tear the flesh.” That’s not just clever wordplay—that’s real hurt.

I grew up around sarcasm. And I have no statistics to back this up, but I think it’s mostly a big-city thing. People use it as a shield in crowded environments: “Get too close, and you’ll get a dose of this.” It’s like a preemptive warning shot.

But sarcasm gets old. Fast. If it becomes your go-to communication style, people will start avoiding you. Not just the ones you’re trying to scare off—but everybody.

So, can you teach an old dog new tricks? I believe you can. But you’ve got to show people—without name-calling—that sarcasm isn’t working. Instead of saying, “You’re so mean” or “You’re insensitive,” try this: “Have you noticed that when you do this, you always get that reaction?” Focus on the actions and the predictable results, not how horrible you think they are.

Perhaps the sarcasm you notice most is your own.

And if you think it’s harmless, it’s time to wake up that sleeping dog and stop lying to yourself. Because to stop biting, you gotta do a lot less barking.

All the best,

John