Is it wrong to mock? Officials in China have been told to stop being rude to the people they should be helping. But others say sarcasm makes life more interesting.
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China tells officials to be nice to people
Is it wrong to mock? Officials in China have been told to stop being rude to the people they should be helping. But others say sarcasm makes life more interesting.
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"Can't you see I'm busy right now?" The officialSomeone who does important or everyday business for a country's leaders. looks annoyed. A member of the publicOrdinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go. has just asked him a question. He throws the papers she needs in her face. Then he carries on online shopping.
Officials in China are known for being sarcasticSaying the opposite of what you mean. . Now, they have been asked to be nicer to people. They must stop shopping on their phone while at work or making phone calls to friends.
And, if they are rude, they will be wearing name tags so people can remember their name and complain.
China wants to stop sarcasm. But others say sarcasm is a great thing. Some of the best known television charactersPeople in a TV show, book or film. are loved for their clever comments - like Chandler Bing, one of the six Friends. "I'm not great at the advice," he says in one episode of the show. "Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment instead?'
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Is it wrong to mock?
Yes! It is always good to be as kind to others as possible. It is never right to mock anyone, even if you think they should know something.
No! Sarcasm does not have to be unkind. Most of the time, everyone is part of the joke. It makes talking to others more interesting.
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Keywords
Official - Someone who does important or everyday business for a country's leaders.
Public - Ordinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go.
Sarcastic - Saying the opposite of what you mean.
Characters - People in a TV show, book or film.
China tells officials to be nice to people
King of sarcasm: The fictional Chandler Bing (above), from the sitcom Friends, has been voted the most sarcastic character on TV. Glossary
Official - Someone who does important or everyday business for a country's leaders.
Public - Ordinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go.
Sarcastic - Saying the opposite of what you mean.
Characters - People in a TV show, book or film.