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Sarcasm

usgb/ˈsɑːrkæzəm/Volume
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Tone Matters

Listen for a mocking or insincere tone to detect sarcasm since the words alone may seem genuine.

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Sure, I love waiting in line for hours.
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Context Clues

Understanding the situation can help distinguish sarcasm from a straightforward statement.

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Great, another meeting! (when meetings are clearly disliked)
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Subtle Mockery

Sarcasm often involves subtle teasing or ridicule that's not openly hostile.

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Oh, brilliant idea, Einstein.
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