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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsCan anyone come up with a dignified but well-chosen remark that means
the same thing as,
"I'm glad you think it's funny." But is less passive-aggressive.
FSogol
(45,529 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)Cirque du So-What
(25,988 posts)How about 'that is hilarious,' delivered expressionlessly in a deadpan voice?
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts) Robin Williams
unblock
(52,331 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,021 posts)and walk away
LuckyCharms
(17,460 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,719 posts)without looking passive aggressive?
OK.
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)It has never let me down.
red dog 1
(27,866 posts)Can it be a question, or does it have to be a "remark"?
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)First Speaker
(4,858 posts)...that *is* dignified in the circles I run in...
Glorfindel
(9,736 posts)Followed by a weak smile. A very brief, insincere weak smile.
Leith
(7,813 posts)Just ask "why are you laughing?"
Or my fave "laugh it up, funny boy."
consider_this
(2,203 posts)a disapproving side-eye, a bit like this...
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Followed by a cold dead stare that could burn through a foot of solid steel.
malthaussen
(17,217 posts)"I don't think that's funny." "I" messages are hard to argue with, but do require you to take responsibility for your feelings.
-- Mal
DFW
(54,445 posts)"Dare I quote good Queen Victoria here?"
Donkees
(31,465 posts)Songwriters: Martin Quittenton / Roderick Stewart