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humanodon · 4258 days ago · link · · parent · post: Have you ever said something and then immediately regretted it?
I can't think of any specific instances, but early on I learned the power of having a good comeback. It really bothered me as kid when I experienced l'esprit d'escalier and so I worked on it. Unfortunately, I got to be very good at it, to the point where when insulted or even mildly slighted, a barb would leave my mouth almost automatically. That, combined with my naturally sharp tongue, has resulted in more than a few regrettable interactions. I will admit though, that I enjoyed it for a while, as it usually got laughs when I was a kid. Now, I make a real effort to think before I speak.