Effective Strategies for Better Comebacks

Do you notice how the best comebacks hit you only after the argument? Here are two moves

that actually help. One, repeat their last word. They say,

"You're unrealistic." You say, "Unrealistic?" This forces them to explain themselves

and gives you a few seconds for your brain to settle and think clearly. Two,

call out their tone. They get loud? Say, "You sound upset." People pull back

instantly. They go defensive, trying to justify their tone. That pause is all

you need to find a good comeback. You don't need faster comebacks. You need space to

think. These two moves give you that space every single time.