Respectfully show disrespect
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I am looking for a word or phrase for behavior that outwardly shows respect while actually showing the reverse - i.e. where every word, tone and action is not actionable as disrespect but the listener knows that that is what is intended.
single-word-requests phrases
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I am looking for a word or phrase for behavior that outwardly shows respect while actually showing the reverse - i.e. where every word, tone and action is not actionable as disrespect but the listener knows that that is what is intended.
single-word-requests phrases
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
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1
sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23
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I am looking for a word or phrase for behavior that outwardly shows respect while actually showing the reverse - i.e. where every word, tone and action is not actionable as disrespect but the listener knows that that is what is intended.
single-word-requests phrases
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
I am looking for a word or phrase for behavior that outwardly shows respect while actually showing the reverse - i.e. where every word, tone and action is not actionable as disrespect but the listener knows that that is what is intended.
single-word-requests phrases
single-word-requests phrases
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
edited Apr 3 at 13:39
TrevorD
10.7k22558
10.7k22558
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
asked Apr 3 at 5:51
Steve BarnesSteve Barnes
624617
624617
1
sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23
add a comment |
1
sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23
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1
sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23
sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23
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I would recommend dissimulation, which means
"concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretence."
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dissimulation)
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
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Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
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I think smarmy is pretty good:
1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker
I generally understand it to be use in a situation where somebody uses words or actions of respect, but in a tone of voice or mannerism that belies their sincerity. In other words, they are sarcastic about it—and it's obvious that they are mocking the person rather than actually meaning what they say.
Perhaps if they were captured on video or audio, somebody could take them to task (although it would be interpretive if they weren't over the top about it), but if their words were transcribed, they would seem to be spoken in a positive light rather than negative.
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
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I would recommend dissimulation, which means
"concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretence."
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dissimulation)
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
I would recommend dissimulation, which means
"concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretence."
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dissimulation)
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
I would recommend dissimulation, which means
"concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretence."
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dissimulation)
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
I would recommend dissimulation, which means
"concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretence."
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dissimulation)
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
answered Apr 3 at 6:43
user307254user307254
5,6912519
5,6912519
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
Dissimulation is hiding what you are doing - I am thinking of it being blindingly obvious put also so correct as to be unable to call one out on it.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
I think smarmy is pretty good:
1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker
I generally understand it to be use in a situation where somebody uses words or actions of respect, but in a tone of voice or mannerism that belies their sincerity. In other words, they are sarcastic about it—and it's obvious that they are mocking the person rather than actually meaning what they say.
Perhaps if they were captured on video or audio, somebody could take them to task (although it would be interpretive if they weren't over the top about it), but if their words were transcribed, they would seem to be spoken in a positive light rather than negative.
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
I think smarmy is pretty good:
1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker
I generally understand it to be use in a situation where somebody uses words or actions of respect, but in a tone of voice or mannerism that belies their sincerity. In other words, they are sarcastic about it—and it's obvious that they are mocking the person rather than actually meaning what they say.
Perhaps if they were captured on video or audio, somebody could take them to task (although it would be interpretive if they weren't over the top about it), but if their words were transcribed, they would seem to be spoken in a positive light rather than negative.
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
I think smarmy is pretty good:
1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker
I generally understand it to be use in a situation where somebody uses words or actions of respect, but in a tone of voice or mannerism that belies their sincerity. In other words, they are sarcastic about it—and it's obvious that they are mocking the person rather than actually meaning what they say.
Perhaps if they were captured on video or audio, somebody could take them to task (although it would be interpretive if they weren't over the top about it), but if their words were transcribed, they would seem to be spoken in a positive light rather than negative.
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
I think smarmy is pretty good:
1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker
I generally understand it to be use in a situation where somebody uses words or actions of respect, but in a tone of voice or mannerism that belies their sincerity. In other words, they are sarcastic about it—and it's obvious that they are mocking the person rather than actually meaning what they say.
Perhaps if they were captured on video or audio, somebody could take them to task (although it would be interpretive if they weren't over the top about it), but if their words were transcribed, they would seem to be spoken in a positive light rather than negative.
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
answered Apr 3 at 13:37
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
20.9k32750
20.9k32750
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
Close but not quite what I am thinking of.
– Steve Barnes
yesterday
add a comment |
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sarcasm, satire, or double edge disrespect?
– Ubi hatt
Apr 3 at 6:23