Give yourself a moment.
A hurtful comment can catch you off guard. Take a breath before you answer. A short pause gives you time to decide whether to ask a question, name the comment, or set a boundary.
Three ways to respond.
Keep it simple
“I don’t find that funny.”
Ask a direct question
“What did you mean by that?”
Set a clear boundary
“Please don’t make comments like
that about me.”
