About this quote

People often try to play you for a fool, acting as if you lack basic common sense. It is exhausting to deal with people who think they can slide deception right past you. You do not have to accept their condescension quietly. Sometimes, a sharp dose of sarcasm is the best way to reclaim your ground and establish boundaries. Will you let them treat you like an infant, or will you call out the absurdity of their act?

When to use it

• When a coworker tries to take credit for your project by pretending they did all the heavy lifting, and you need to shut down their narrative during a team meeting.
• A salesperson at a car dealership uses obvious high-pressure tactics and acts surprised when you bring up the hidden fees in the contract.
• Your teenage younger brother tries to convince you that the dent in the family car was there before he took it out for a drive last night.
• A classmate tries to copy your entire lab report, claiming they just want to double-check their formatting.