How do you reply to: "you're a bit of a loner aren't yo

[lizzz]

I get this sometimes - it's never from a genuinely thoughtful person - always just a backstab dressed up as a innocent inquiry.
It's not that I think any less of someone whose a loner... however, I know the people who say this believe it to be a slur.

I usually resort to marytr behaviour, and just say "yes, that's right" (as if this really is my choice). But it just winds me up for years afterwards, just thinking about it.

I wish I was quick enough for clever comebacks/or a clever take on it. My anxiety slows my thoughts down big time.
Anyone think of any?
One occasion I said, "yes, you're so deep aren't you" - as if fancy you taking the time to think about me, what a thoughtful person you are. But it's lame isn't it.

 

[Josh90]

I usually ignore it and give a sarcastic reply, that pisses them off

 

[hbanana11]

I usually ignore it and give a sarcastic reply, that pisses them off

HAHA..Way to be!

 

[Marie001]

lol yeh, just be sarcastic back like, do you mind? im trying to be a loner? they wont know what to say trust me!!
i used to be abit...bigger whe i was about 13. one kid called me fat, i just told him he was jealous could i reched a 2 tons and he was only a ton lol he laughed and left me alone. worst thing u can do is get defensive, because then they've automaticly seen your weak spot. xx

 

[2Crowded]

Ya...,..think id just say..."Ya thats me...its what i do best"...or something like that....of course i have a buzz right now....so maybe thats whats talking... idunno.

:wink:

 

[theblank]

Pee Wee Herman said it best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLizztikRk

 

[madeup]

It doesn't matter what you say to the other person...

What matters is how it makes you feel.

It sounds like you agree with them but you feel like they're trying to put you down for it.

In that case, sarcasm is awesome because you can sidestep the insult by feigning shame about being a loner and agree with them at the same time.

"You're a bit of a loner aren't you"

"Damn, yeah, you got me, good eye"

ha, don't jump on people with sarcasm though unless you really think they are trying to be mean... otherwise your being defensive and that's probably because its what they said that bothered you and not what they meant by it.

 

[Jellybeans]

people always think i'm quick with comebacks, but really i just don't try hard enough to ever make an ass out of myself. it's a safe method that's proven to work. you should try it

it's part of my low-profile plan. lay low and nobody gives a faaack

 

[Ventrilo]

"Not all of the sheep can follow the Shepherd" is what i would say

 

[Day_Tripper]

"Nope, I'm actually the life of the party whenever you're not watching"

 

[sabbath92002]

"Yep and soon I'll show you my gun and knife collection"

 

[Argamemnon]

"Well, most people are not worth my time".

 

[Shinigami]

Is the grass green?
What is the point of a sunset?
What is the point of a butterfly's wing?

Im much more likely to mumble and drool a "err..ummmerrr...dunno" or just remain silent.