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Witty Putdowns and Clever Insults: A Playbook and Analysis: Master the art, unlock its secrets, understand its impact, consider its psychology, and … by dipping into the…
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Master the art of Witty Putdowns and clever Insults and become the life of the party, even if you’ve always struggled with jokes! Conquer social battles in no time, or protect yourself from verbal jabs.
Are you tired of feeling dumbstruck and underprepared when targeted with a verbal affront?
Ever wished you could light up the room with an intelligent, witty comeback instead of fumbling for words?
Do you try to shirk away from confronting verbal bullies because you’re afraid you’ll be left speechless and vanquished?
Have you considered why people use insults and how to deal with verbal abuse?
Contrary to popular belief, delivering razor-sharp putdowns is not exclusive to the inherently witty. It’s a craft that can be honed with the right guidance and ample practice. Likewise, swift replies are not always the product of spontaneity but can be prepared in advance. By building an arsenal of putdowns and insults, you can always stand ready with a fitting retort, regardless of the scenario!
While some may posit that silence is the most effective answer to an insult, an adroit, playful retort often defuses tension and boosts your self-assuredness.
“Witty Putdowns and Clever Insults,” is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the fascinating world of jibes and zingers. Here, you will–
Are you tired of feeling dumbstruck and underprepared when targeted with a verbal affront?
Ever wished you could light up the room with an intelligent, witty comeback instead of fumbling for words?
Do you try to shirk away from confronting verbal bullies because you’re afraid you’ll be left speechless and vanquished?
Have you considered why people use insults and how to deal with verbal abuse?
Contrary to popular belief, delivering razor-sharp putdowns is not exclusive to the inherently witty. It’s a craft that can be honed with the right guidance and ample practice. Likewise, swift replies are not always the product of spontaneity but can be prepared in advance. By building an arsenal of putdowns and insults, you can always stand ready with a fitting retort, regardless of the scenario!
While some may posit that silence is the most effective answer to an insult, an adroit, playful retort often defuses tension and boosts your self-assuredness.
“Witty Putdowns and Clever Insults,” is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the fascinating world of jibes and zingers. Here, you will–
- Delve into a detailed exploration of wit and sophisticated verbal sparring,
- Master the fine art of well-timed sarcastic comebacks in banter battles,
- Explore the rich and historical roots of instant retorts,
- Gain a sound understanding of the subtle distinctions in global repartee,
- Employ effective techniques to shield yourself from snide remarks,
- Learn techniques to effortlessly deflect any disdainful and stinging remarks,
- Probe the fascinating subconscious impact elicited by punchy zingers,
- Graciously maneuver the intricate battleground of eloquent wordsmiths,
- Dissect the anatomy of biting rebukes to comprehend their true power,
- Unravel the intricate psychological foundations underpinning putdowns,
- And discover a vast repertoire from renowned comeback connoisseurs.
If you want to elevate your conversational prowess, become a maestro at delivering sharp-witted comments, and acquire the skills to protect yourself from hurtful verbal blows, then “Witty Putdowns & Clever Insults” is the quintessential guide you need. Don’t remain frozen in a verbal duel.
Gift yourself the power of wit and resilience.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Independently published (13 Nov. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 128 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8866928781 |
| Reading age | 15 – 18 years |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 0.74 x 22.86 cm |
by Co. Down Reader
I enjoyed reading Peter’s latest book. Apart from the sound advice about how to deliver a good ‘put down’, it also has some great examples of a humorous or potent retort from some of our local and national figures. Often, our politicians are portrayed as lacking in humour or being sharp witted. This books takes us behind the soundbites and reveals that in fact many of them have this gift and that in the cut and thrust of politics, it is often the witty retort that takes the wind out of the sails of an adversary. Well worth a read and makes a good gift for Christmas.
by Rae Walker
A book for everyone to take something from. Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and left a lasting impression.
by James Thompson
Fun book bringing together some of the all time great putdowns with some sage advice on how they should be deployed. A very amusing read and plenty of verbal ammunition for every possible eventuality!
by John Gallagher
I’d expect this infantile drivel from a child.
“delve into an exploration of wit and sophisticated verbal sparring” ..Really???? This coming from a man so dour that he has difficulty replying at all never mind delivering “punchy zingers”.
For a book that boasts the secrets to “elevating your conversational prowess”, the pinnacle of his prowess, and “verbal gymnastics” during his stint in Irish politics, was to repeatedly say “NO” and “NEVER”, ad nauseam while smirking. I’m sure the status of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker are secure for the foreseeable future.
I’m not saying he’s plagiarised these “biting remarks” and “well-timed sarcastic comebacks” from back copies of the Beano and other children’s comics of that ilk, but that’s the level we’re looking at here. So if you’d like to sound like a petulant child in the schoolyard then by all means waste your money on this tripe.
Stick to what you know Peter, ( whatever that is) ‘cause God knows it isn’t as an author.
by Kindle Customer
A really good read… worth getting!
by Ctron
This self published self help book from the former first minister of Northern Ireland was published free on kindle unlimited. Thankfully I didn’t pay.
On more than one occasion I had to double check this wasn’t a parody as it read like something Steve Coogan would produce as his alter ego Alan Partridge. Alas this isn’t a joke, this folks is really real!
I feel the author should have let a critical friend read the final manuscript before pushing publish. I would have hoped said friend would have cautioned him to stop.
The book is ostensibly an attempt at a witty stocking filler for Christmas. It will probably appeal to your DUP granny or dad as a bit of fun on Christmas Day, beyond that it’s really not worth it.
This is a compendium of quotes that we have all read before, the only new ones are silly little non quotables from a few local politicians. The one from Arlene Foster about St Patrick’s day left me scratching my head as it’s not much of a quote or even that interesting.
If Peter wanted to write a witty book, he would have been better compiling some anecdotes from his 50 odd years at the coalface of NI politics, that may have been more interesting. Perhaps an idea for the next book? Or perhaps on the evidence of this book it’s time just to retire and go for a few long walks
by Aaron Callan
Peter has used the power of words against opponents over a career spanning four decades. This book is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about how to use words to defend and attack.
by Kindle Customer
This is a very entertaining little book with quotes and retorts from a huge range of people in public life. Hope it reaches a wide audience.