How to Spot (and Handle) a Frenemy
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Backhanded compliments: How to catch yourself
4 signs you’re the Mean Girl and how to actually stop
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How to handle Mean Girl Moms during the Summer
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How to tell the difference between a Compliment & Subtle Dig + Comebacks When Someone Doubts Your Hosting Skills
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How to respond to passive aggressive & undermining comments at work without losing your cool
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Assertive responses for subtle digs
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3 comebacks to use when someone is being rude to you, part 2
3 comebacks for backhanded compliments:
3 comebacks to you when someone says you look good for your age.
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