If you were to praise the Knackered Hack for the frequency of his posts of late, you would most likely be employing sarcasm.
Just in case you have difficulty distinguishing genuine praise from the less-than-heartfelt variety, here’s a handy guide. We hope that it revolutionises your relationships with friends, colleagues and family members. Please let us know.
Report: 70 Percent Of All Praise Sarcastic
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