Verbal jabs are subtle or overt insults that aim to undermine, belittle, or hurt someone. They can be delivered in person, over the phone, or online. They can be motivated by jealousy, insecurity, anger, or boredom. They can damage relationships, lower self-esteem, and create conflict. How can one deal with verbal jabs effectively? The answer lies in developing communication skills, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and assertiveness.
These are the skills that enable one to recognize verbal jabs but not react to them. Reacting to verbal jabs can escalate the situation and make things worse. Instead, one can learn to incriminate by ignoring, which means to show the jabber that their words have no power over them. This article will explore the benefits of incriminating by ignoring and how to practice it in different scenarios.