Are They Being Sarcastic? Social Communication

Jason doesn't laugh when Parvati says a joke. Instead, he rolls his eyes and says: "That was hilarious,"

The temperature outside is 105 degrees. Monica comments by saying: "It's cold outside."

Theodora won 10 chess games in a row during the chess competition. Her teacher says to her: "You are very impressive!"

When someone says a comment that contradicts the situation or their feelings, they are usually being _______.

Amaya is really not looking forward to the test. When Ms. Apple asks if she is ready to take the test, she says in a flat tone: "Yay, I can't wait."

Monique has so much homework to finish. She comments and says: "I feel so overwhelmed."

You see Vance crying outside at recess, and you ask him if he is ok. He says, "I'm really sad today."

Talia looks really annoyed. You ask about her day, and she flatly and unenthusiastically says: "I'm doing great."

Camila watched a scary movie with her friends, and kept screaming during jump scares. She said after the movie: "That was so scary!"

Josephine saw a scary movie with her family, but she did not react, and even yawned a few times. Afterwards, she said: "That was sooo scary."

When someone rolls their eyes, uses a tone that doesn't match the situation, forces an emotion, or has acts exaggeratedly, they are being _______.

Your mom is super excited to hear about your A+ in science class, so she says: "Hurray! I am so proud of you!" with a smile.

Julio sees a motorcycle on the road going 80 miles per hour. He says, "That bike is going fast."

Shannon is genuinely interested in learning about dinosaurs, so when you start talking to her about velociraptors, she says with a smile and a nod: "Tell me more!"

Field day was canceled because of the rain. Trey commented: "Man, I'm really bummed about field day being canceled" as he was looking forward to the relay races.

True or False: When someone's comment matches what is going on and their feelings seem genuine, then they are NOT being sarcastic.

Jonathon is so bored in his English literature class, and he says: "I am having such a fun time" in a monotone voice.

Donald lets out a fake and very exaggerated laugh when Danica tells him a joke.