- When a hater or fake friend is trying to embarrass you, they are projecting their own insecurities. You need to hold up a mirror.
THE PHRASE :
- After they make their slick joke, let the awkward silence hang, look them up and down, and say softly:
- 'Who hurt you to make you like this?'
WHY IT WORKS :
- It completely bypasses their insult. You are treating them like a damaged, traumatized patient instead of a threat. It strips away all their social power in front of the group. They will instantly get defensive, which makes them look even weaker. Checkmate.
