Everybody teases. It is meant to be fun for everyone involved in this timeless activity. In our family, we sometimes call it “playful banter.” We have our own cues that can prompt teasing as well: familiar events, past activities and ordinary phrases can sometimes trigger lighthearted chatter about outdated technology, retro fashion, or personal habits.

Of course, teasing can be both positive and negative depending on intent, circumstances, and delivery, ranging from biting sarcasm to lighthearted humor. It can also either be an ongoing means of bonding or a veiled method for “putting others in their place.”

In my case, because I have so many known and distinctive quirks, it is easy for family members and friends alike to tease me incessantly. I don’t mind. It falls in the old category o

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