Agree & Amplify is essentially Sarcasm?

Archwinger · 2014-05-29T16:56:30+00:00

Essentially yes, though your example is terrible.

A "good" use of agreeing and amplifying will be subtle enough that the woman actually wonders if there's a grain of truth in it. And it's rarely self-depreciating.

Example:

"You were totally flirting with [other woman]! Admit it!"

"Well, it's really awkward having sex if I don't flirt a little bit first."

In your example, if a woman asks "Are you jealous about me going to [other guy]'s house?", a better response would be: "Nope."

Just no. Not "I trust you." Not "As long as you stay faithful." Not "I don't see that guy as a threat." Not "I don't really care that much about you." Just no.

Let her wonder what you meant by that and whether you care.

Archwinger · 2014-05-29T17:15:10+00:00

Agree and amplify is just an easy way to handle shit tests. It is sarcasm cause it's meant to be preposterous. It lets the girl know you don't take her too seriously and it handles shit in a comedic way. So as long as you hold frame and are certain in what you say, then the shit test is handled.

Jasmene2012 · 2014-05-29T17:38:37+00:00

And negging is nothing but teasing. Everybody knows that.

FortunateBum · 2014-05-29T18:03:55+00:00

Or comic exaggeration. Hyperbole.

[deleted] · 2014-05-29T18:51:41+00:00

Just be aware of your tone. Most people sound annoyed when they try to express sarcasm and it comes off as more of an attack than a joke.

Either play it straight-faced or goofy. Never annoyed.

Title	Agree & Amplify is essentially Sarcasm?
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Date	May 29, 2014 4:33 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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