On 1-6-2016 13:11, Jim Holsenback wrote:
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> BTW: If you believe what you read on the internet
> (and I don't) the general consensus is that sarcasm is the tool of a
> bitter person.

I disagree with the consensus. Sarcasm, irony, are tools to tackle the 
world in a combative way. In my view it should not be destructive but 
constructive in the end. It can be a mirror of reality that helps to 
cope with it.

>
> Any opinions about well placed sarcasm?

Where I worked, sarcasm and irony were widely used as a group process. 
It helped to decrease tensions and, from there, to view things in a 
better perspective and come with better solutions. But initially, it 
always was a means to reduce tension, aggressiveness, helplessness, 
especially in periods of institute changes or hierarchic fencing.

-- 
Thomas

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