Quote Originally Posted by Jojoya View Post
There's one thing you failed to take into consideration.

Some people in this world approve of taking advantage of every opportunity to get ahead, regardless of how unethical or illegal it may be. They will use the same type of language that you use because they do take pride in being a "backstabber", etc.

A bit better to avoid sarcasm when not everyone "listening in" is going to know your real life personality.
Or, and hear me out-

You read the room. His choice of words clearly indicated it was a joke, unless you think it's normal for people to sell their mothers.