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How many times have you regretted not having the perfect comeback? The Wall Street Journal says, “The best comeback puts the other person on notice and allows us to stand up for ourselves or someone else.”

It is usually a good idea to say nothing, but it is hard to resist. When a statement is hurtful or offending, it is best to not fire back. It makes sense to have a go-to comeback for just such awkward situations. Lenny Reed uses a single word: “really.” It is non-confrontational and grants valuable time to both parties.

Developing a strategy is useful especially when the conversation veers t...