Talking Back to people

[michaelleung]

I do it when I get really pissed. But sometimes if I'm feeling lucky, I talk back to my teachers and sometimes I don't get a detention.

 

[The Immortal]

I did it a lot with my mom. I don't do it as much as I used to, but it still got me in more trouble. Not really ever with my dad.

 

[Jandau]

While I'm not much of a smartarse, I do tend to try a bit too hard to win any discussion I'm in. Granted, this usually takes the shape of me twisting arguments and using any and all debate tricks I can think of. I tend to do this even if I'm wrong, though I generally admit to being wrong AFTER I have won

 

[Puppeteer Putin]

Speaking in insults is pointless; however, proving an adult to be incorrect will also be called talking back thanks to ageism.

Yup.

I usually end up on an insult/ one-liner role, then take it a step too far.

 

[JMeganSnow]

One of the good things about being a grown up (I'm 30) is that you can tell people what you think. Theres no such thing as talking back it's just my opinion and if you don't agree with it? fuck you (to put it nicely)

Oh yes there is. It's just called "insubordination". Of course, usually by the time you're thirty you know *why* you think what you think so you can at least make a sally at proving your point. It's no longer necessary to rely on shock value and blind emotionalism.

 

[black lincon]

I do all the time, or at least that's what people say, I just think my voice has a naturally pompous tone. However, I do definitely talk back, in fact I have never had a gym teacher who liked me because of this. Just yesterday my gym teacher flicked me off in front of the who class.

 

[mark_n_b]

It's because you're angry and want to do more than just "win". It's about hurting feelings at that point, a revenge instinct.

It's the same reason people yell at a cashier for not accepting an expired coupon. Realistically the cashier can't do anything about it and they will likely get in trouble (maybe even lose their job) if they do accept it. Ask most people and they will agree with all these facts and points, but in the situation they still chew out the cashier.

Ironically that kind of behaviour never makes anyone feel better about the encounter.

 

[Xpwn3ntial]

I do it all the time. I do it because usually a smart ass enough of a comment wins a conversation because it is relevant to the conversation and it usually wins the argument.

 

[Erana]

If you're like me, then fate will do the talking back for ya.

 

[RobinHood3000]

Strikes me as being sort of petty - I'd rather be right than funny. Mind you, I will gladly crack a joke, but talking back is terrible for purposes of persuasion.

 

[tijuanatim]

I do it. All the time. Granted I'm a sarcastic bastard to begin with. I'm actually kind of famous amongst my friends for it. I usually get away with it since people think I'm just joking around.

 

[chaosfenrir]

lol? random advert?

I try not to talk back to my parents, but if i'm rly pissed i will

 

[Sevre]

I do it to make them feel like disciplining me is useless. Which it is.

This.

I'm usually nice to everyone but I'll rant until they give up.

EDIT: Nevermind this edit.

 

[messy]

I normally don't add that comment, because it always makes me seem childish which then weakens the strength of my argument. Also it'll be a personally attack which makes it seem like you're losing the debate since you can no longer address the issue