If you are an immensely sarcastic person, you know sarcasm is a personality trait people either love to pieces, or despise unconditionally. For many, sarcasm is a first language. While being sarcastic can be very useful in various situations, there are many serious struggles that go along with it.
1. Being sarcastic at a time when sarcasm is not “appropriate.”
Let’s face it, many sarcastic people are not very good at (or do not particularly enjoy) expressing their feelings. In situations where people are being serious, it is not uncommon for us to let a sarcastic comment or joke escape from our mouths.
2. Accidentally (or not accidentally) offending someone.
For people whose first language is not sarcasm, it can sometimes be difficult to understand it. People who do not understand sarcasm are very prone to being offended by it; it’s inevitable.
3. An abundance of cringe-worthy awkward situations.
In relation to struggles two and three, sarcastic people are very used to awkwardness. Using sarcasm at an inappropriate time can make things awkward for everyone involved. On the contrary, using sarcasm with a person who has no understanding of it usually results in an awkward situation for solely the native speaker who is forced to explain that he/she is not being serious.
4. People think you’re being mean.
"I swear, I'm not mean!" Sarcasm is just how you express your love. (Or hate).
5. Having your non-sarcastic friends or family give you little pep talks before interacting with people who you should not be sarcastic with.
“You only have to be nice for a few hours. You can totally do this!”
6. Making friends who are as sarcastic as you is very rare.
The most important stage of making a new friend is examining the person’s sarcasm level. Often times, people do not score very high on the sarcasm test, but they learn to adapt to your sarcasm which still makes them great friends.
7. Finally meeting someone just as sarcastic as you and completely going overboard.
If people listened to your conversations, they would think the two of you actually hated each other and everything else in the world with a burning passion.
8. No one ever believes you when you’re being sincere.
“I really don’t know if I should say ‘thanks’ or not.”
9. Trying with all your might to refrain from being sarcastic at work.
Being sarcastic and working a job dealing with unruly customers can be a nightmare. While many customers may not understand sarcasm, there are many other customers who do, and letting a sarcastic remark slip out of your mouth may get you into some trouble.
10. Often times, people think you radiate negative energy.
This has a lot to do with your sense of humor; it’s an acquired taste. Once a person finally understands it, you don’t seem AS negative anymore.
11. You get so good at what you do that sometimes YOU can’t even tell if you’re being sarcastic or not.
What is life?
When it comes down to it, even though being sarcastic can be unmistakably problematic at times, it is a form of art you know you’d be nothing without. It is a permanent part of your personality and once people get to know you, they learn to love it.
