Okay so you may know how people who are insecure tend to insult other people about their insecurity to cover it up or make them feel better. This means that whenever anybody insults you (ie. Bob accuses you of being overweight) you can almost be certain they are insecure.

A really good trick I've found is that when you catch someone insulting you and putting you down over something, point out there insecurity. They will likely respond in one of two ways: acknowledge what they've done and apologize, or go completely silent.

I used this today when my friend at school was making fun of my shoes like an immature child, and then insulted my hair with no actual argument to why he disliked it. He finished his insult and stared at me, my other friends looking at my too awaiting a response. Right then I whip out my trusty ol' trick and say "(insert name here) I think you are insecure about your own hair and style, but you don't need to be, I like the way you dress. Don't take your insecurity out on other people though," and he responded with a humble apology and got absolutely roasted and owned.

Use this to your advantage, it's obvious but useful. I don't know how well this would work in an adult setting, I'm just in 8th grade so unethical tactics like this work in my social circumstances.

Anyways thanks for reading, and I'd love to hear what you think. Have a great day!