Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to handle an insult [title] Determine the person's motive. [step] Question the other person's reasoning for the remark. Was the comment even intended to be an insult or was it a tongue-in-cheek statement meant to be taken lightly? The context can often help you determine whether an insulting statement is mean-spirited or simply blunt.

Ending1: [substeps] If the person is saying something that is outright mean-spirited, then it may be an indirect statement. A statement like this directly out of context is not meant to be taken lightly. Ending2: [substeps] If you know who was insulted, you can ask yourself what the person really meant when they said the remark. Perhaps they meant it to insult someone else for the same reason. Ending3: Figuring out motive will help guide your response. [substeps] If you are hanging out with friends or family, consider how you all usually communicate. Ending4: [substeps] In most cases, the sense of humor in an insult is better than the reality of the offense. Generally, an insult that is meant in an attempt to avoid hurting others is not considered mean-spirited.

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