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There are many people who use "I was just joking" as a cover for saying hurtful and hateful things. These are what I call "closet bullies". If you confront them about something they say, it is always - "I was kidding' or 'You are too sensitive' or 'I was just messing with you'. And yes, they get very angry if you "kid" back at them!
If you have to deal with these people, I find that a blank stare and a long silence followed by "Oh -- kay." And then a complete change of topic "Did it rain here today". That really throws them off their game!
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 Mother to Sissy - my Mayan Princess (over 25) - International Adoption
Mother to Sassy - my Spanish Princess (over 25) - International Adoption
 Mother to Spiderman (age 7) - domestic open adoption of relative
Grandmother to Pink Princess (age 3) - She rules my heart! 
Retired from my job, but haven't quit working!
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