As an adult, I’m aware that compliments aren’t always compliments, but as a kid, this was baffling to me and I was quickly confused by taunting and bullying kids who pretended they were saying nice things to me when they were actually mocking me, about my hair (your hair looks great this morning!) to my clothes (I loved that outfit when I wore it last year) to my schoolwork (you are so smart!). Sarcasm isn’t something that comes naturally to me, though I have slowly learned how to use it.
When Compliments Aren't Compliments
When Compliments Aren't Compliments
When Compliments Aren't Compliments
As an adult, I’m aware that compliments aren’t always compliments, but as a kid, this was baffling to me and I was quickly confused by taunting and bullying kids who pretended they were saying nice things to me when they were actually mocking me, about my hair (your hair looks great this morning!) to my clothes (I loved that outfit when I wore it last year) to my schoolwork (you are so smart!). Sarcasm isn’t something that comes naturally to me, though I have slowly learned how to use it.