“I’m not good at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” (Chandler on Friends). I spent years in my profession listening to people whine and complain. I offered advice when asked, but mostly just listened and was empathetic. Some people ask me how I could to it. I actually enjoyed my job. Not the whining and complaining. That was annoying. But the opportunities for sarcasm were infinite. Granted, I had to keep my sarcasm to myself, but it did become fodder for later writing ideas and opportunities. Here’s a good example: “My silence doesn’t mean I agree with you. It’s just that your level of ignorance has rendered me speechless.” Sorry, did I offend you?
