Boundary Setting Phrases/Responses to Subtle Digs

[u/travel_introvert]

Give me your favorite boundary setting phrases in response to subtle digs. Digs that aren’t hugely overtly offensive, but given history with a person, you know they are being passive aggressive. Often, these subtle digs that are handed out by people with whom you are forced to have interaction with, so “just cutting them out of your life” isn’t always an option. Please give me your favorite responses!

[u/Ill-Association-2311]

a one-worded neutral response like "alright" or "okay." then i just leave the room for several hours. it took me years to figure this out. call it avoidant, but i leave so the person doesn't have to see me reacting, and i am setting a boundary simultaneously. wishing all the best of luck to you.