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What does it mean?
A sarcastic insult implying poor manners or lack of socialization.
In plain terms
Where did you learn bad manners? Was it on a pirate ship?
What can you take from it?
Use wit to call out rudeness without direct confrontation.

Where it applies

  • social conflict
  • teasing
  • argument

Putting it to work

  • handling rudeness
  • writing dialogue
  • verbal wit

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle rude people?
  • When is sarcasm useful?

Another view

It is dismissive and might escalate conflict rather than resolve it.

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