Hello,
I'm Starfish Floater. I haven't been to the Q&A area for a week because I've been busy. Your question is the first one I've seen. I'm a psychology intern at Yi Xinli. I'm happy to answer your question and thank you for asking.
Let me help. I think you're studying psychology.
1. "You graduated from a university."
This is the way it is. Don't pay attention to it.
Smile confidently and he'll back down.
He mocks you because he's not sure you should earn so much.
This person looks down on you. They feel you shouldn't earn that much.
He thinks your income isn't proportional to your work. He thinks he's better at work than you.
Why do you earn more than he does? Smile confidently and he'll back down.
The second time you encounter this, don't fight back. Just express her thoughts.
You'll leave him speechless. Just say, "Where does this sour taste come from?"
"Why does it taste so sweet?"
She's just jealous. So what if you're jealous?
This is my confidence.
I work hard and get paid well.
2. "You don't know the rules of eating a meal."
It depends on who says it. Usually, it's elders and relatives.
The person saying this is just feeling bad. They see that you're more educated and capable than their children.
They'll find something you're not as good at to make themselves feel better. As a junior, there's no need to point this out.
Say, "Your cousin's family has good table manners. Auntie, please teach me too."
"Let me not be in your way when I eat in front of you next time."
You'll feel better because what you say may not be what you mean.
Use the opposite word.
Say they're your peers, your brother and sister-in-law.
For example, "Brother, sister-in-law."
Let's see less of each other! I can't bring these rules to the table.
Don't do a bad job. Don't affect your nieces' and nephews' upbringing.
This is for relatives who envy you for going to college and having a good job.
They can't even ask for your help.
They really want your help. They need to support their children.
You feel bitter inside. Why don't you have social status?
That's why they point fingers at you. If you make a mistake, they'll make it seem worse.
This has led to your current situation. Some have low self-esteem and self-respect.
3. I don't know if they're being sarcastic or not.
The above two sentences are meant to mock and express envy.
Some people are afraid that others are doing better than them. That's why they say things like this.
They won't express their anger with outsiders. But with close friends and acquaintances, they'll try to find ways to feel superior to people who are better than them.
The two scenarios you described will happen.
You can laugh it off.
Or you respond calmly and use indirect language.
If he's being sarcastic, respond calmly.
If he just behaves normally, he'll feel bad.
If you hit back, it won't hurt.
He has no malicious intent, so he won't hurt himself. An old saying goes, "A tiger hurts people because people hurt the tiger's heart."
The tiger didn't mean to hurt humans.
Humans hunt and kill tigers for their own reasons.
4. I was mocked in middle school. I didn't fight back, which left a shadow in my heart.
You're still in that shadow.
Middle school is when you become an adult. If you're hurt then, it can stay with you forever.
I hug you. I can feel your fear.
Adolescence is hard for everyone. No matter how well-off or poor a child's family is, they will be left with some psychological scars.
You're more serious about it. You've been treated like this more than once.
If there's a chance, please describe what happened in middle school.
Why? And what happened?
Who? What?
Do you remember what that person said or did?
If you remember, you can see a psychologist.
Go and fix it.
5. I didn't know how to respond when I was mocked. Now I want to know how to respond and want to change.
I was teased a lot in high school. Why?
Or have you made a mistake and been mocked? Is it because you have been mocked so many times that you are becoming more and more withdrawn?
Is that right? Even the teacher didn't help.
You could say you were bullied at school. Am I right?
How do you fight back?
It depends on the problem and who is being sarcastic.
You can learn how to respond.
Based on your current state,
You need to be confident and change your mindset before you can respond to mockery.
A positive mindset helps you ignore sarcasm.
There's no need to fight back. Sarcasm is disrespectful, and you're right to feel that way.
6. You want to learn how to respond right away. If you can't, improving your mindset is also fine.
A confident smile is the best comeback.
This confident smile is the most powerful comeback.
It involves sarcasm and a dismissive attitude.
This is an effective way to get back at a cynic.
Learn to smile confidently. It's a powerful weapon.
How do you learn to smile confidently?
Wash your face every morning and smile at yourself in the mirror.
Practice until you're happy with the result. Don't practice all day.
Practice every morning and be consistent. You will learn to smile and be confident.
Start with your behavior.
You are an individual. Don't depend on anyone. Learn to distinguish between strength and words.
People with strong tongues have no strength. Your clothes will suffer if you hang out with them.
Good words can offend. Such people are ignorant and fearless.
Anyone can be offended by him. You stand behind her.
Then he may be used as a shield. If you want to change your mindset,
Start with yourself. Know you're an independent person with your own thoughts, personality, and logic.
Believe in yourself. You can do anything. That classmate who bullied you is grown up.
You can do it yourself.
Tell yourself this every day. Comfort yourself before bed.
You'll be yourself again soon.
You hate this version of yourself. You feel inferior.
Your family of origin and your parents' education and environment affect you.
There's also a generation gap between feudal and modern society. Feudal education methods are still around.
They might also be submissive to the new society, which will affect you. You need your parents' encouragement.
Let your parents praise you. Tell them about your childhood.
Why? Unlock the knot in your heart.
Being mocked is not bad. It may be because you are so good that people mock you.
People who mock others are also healing themselves.
You don't have to feel inferior. You're more capable than you think.
Look at yourself and your team.
Which of these strengths are yours? Do you have any credit for them?
Know what you did well and you'll improve.
I wish you freedom. Come back to the beautiful world.
Comments
I understand where you're coming from, and it's tough when you feel like you're being put down. It's important to remember that your value isn't defined by those comments. Maybe next time someone says something like that, you could calmly ask them what they mean by it. Sometimes people don't realize the impact of their words.
It's really hard when you're in a situation where you feel attacked or belittled. One thing that has helped me is to have a few goto responses ready. For example, if someone makes a snide comment about my university, I might say, "I'm proud of where I come from; it's shaped who I am today." That way, you're not engaging in an argument but standing up for yourself.
You know, it's also okay to just walk away from a conversation that's making you uncomfortable. You don't owe anyone a response, especially if it's not constructive. Over time, you'll find your voice and be able to handle these situations more confidently. Trust me, it gets better.
I've been there too, feeling like I can't defend myself in the moment. What has worked for me is practicing assertiveness. When someone makes a remark, I try to respond with something like, "I appreciate your feedback, but I believe I'm doing just fine." It shows you're confident without escalating the situation.
It's true that changing how you react can be challenging, but working on your selfesteem can make a huge difference. Try focusing on your strengths and achievements. When someone tries to undermine you, remind yourself of all the things you've accomplished. This shift in mindset can help you feel less affected by others' comments.