Life is a very interesting thing. Every day different events happen to us, both good and not so good. We constantly have to communicate with many people, and sometimes this communication, unfortunately, is not entirely positive. Conflict situations happen, there are some disagreements, and sometimes we encounter completely inadequate people.
We think that everyone has had cases when they were told hurtful words and insulted. And we do not always have time (and know how!) to timely navigate and competently respond to unfair statements addressed to us. And as a result, we not only endure the “tub of mud” being poured on us, but we also worry and get nervous after it. Therefore, let's talk about how to properly react and respond to annoying and offensive words and insults.
The concept of insult to personality in the administrative and criminal code
Any insult is mental aggression against an individual and a violation of his rights. That is why insult is punishable by law; a person can receive real punishment for a boorish attitude.
In law, an insult is considered an action that meets the combination of the following characteristics:
- it represents an unflattering, offensive assessment of a person;
- is a humiliation of the inherent qualities of a person - his honor and dignity.
Anything said to another person will be an insult if its content:
- has an indecent connotation;
- contradicts the norms of morality and ethics accepted in society.
Defamation of human dignity can be expressed verbally, these are offensive, humiliating words and nicknames. You can also hurt honor in writing, for example, by depicting inscriptions or drawings of a humiliating content on a person’s personal belongings or property.
You can insult not directly, but, for example, by speaking unflatteringly about someone, knowing that the words will definitely be conveyed to the person.
Humiliation of honor and dignity can be expressed physically - kicking, pushing, spitting. The victim does not receive physical damage, but his moral state suffers.
Insult must be distinguished from another concept in law - slander. In slander, the offender deliberately disseminates deliberately false, untrue information about a person. Their reliability is zero and has nothing to do with reality. A slanderer, defaming another person, usually acts in pursuit of selfish goals. For example, one colleague passes on false, defamatory information about another to management in order to take his place.
How to send a person without swearing and humiliatingly
Clever phrases to shut someone up. If you want to put a person in his place with some kind of veiled insult, take note of a few phrases.
I don’t laugh at those whom God has already scoffed at.
Johnny Depp's daughter became the face of the Chanel brand, and it's a shame to even print your fucker on jars of mayonnaise.
Just don’t smile at me, I’ve been afraid of horses since childhood.
Yes, you simply have no choice! With such an appearance, you will have to be a faithful wife, and that is if you still manage to find a blind husband.
Nothing, nothing, I’m not offended by you. I also have a moron neighbor...
Be careful not to let your brain get into your head!
Are you not a Ram according to your horoscope?
The light of a floor lamp can overshadow your mind.
How does a boxing glove suit you!
Could you, when the wind blows, plug one ear with your finger? Otherwise this whistling irritates me a little.
You behave so defiantly and boldly, as if you had a spare jaw in your pocket and crutches hidden around the corner.
Insults without swearing
Is your ability to sing hereditary, or are you just taking revenge on your neighbors?
Let's not ask me these questions, and I won't tell you where to go!
Yes, compared to you, even asphalt can get an academic degree!
Why are you here? I thought the zoo closed for the night!
How do your three hairs suit you!
What article is punishable for insulting a person?
Previously, until 2011, an article for insulting a person was provided for in the Criminal Code (Article 130). Currently, the fact of causing insults is decriminalized, i.e. is not a crime. The exception is cases when the personality of a person performing official duties is humiliated, which we will discuss below.
The exclusion of humiliating acts from the norms of criminal law is due to the fact that the offender does not pose a threat to society and his isolation is not advisable. In addition, a criminal record has negative consequences for the offender in his future life.
Thus, an article for insulting a person is provided for in the Code of Administrative Offenses (Article 5.61).
To constitute an offense, the following elements are required:
- the insult is intentional;
- the truthfulness of the statements does not matter.
It often happens that expressed insults have negative consequences for a person, he experiences suffering, and loses the support of part of the community. In this case, it is possible to file a claim in court for compensation for moral damage under Article 151 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
Insults against certain special subjects of law are still a criminal offense:
- derogatory statements addressed to participants in the trial (Article 297 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation);
- insults to government officials, including law enforcement agencies (Article 319 of the Criminal Code);
- unflattering review of a person liable for military service (Article 336 of the Criminal Code).
To initiate a criminal case, it is important that the insult occurs while the listed officials are performing their official duties. The public danger of such acts is to undermine the foundations of statehood and impede the work of government bodies.
Varieties
In the 21st century, it is not necessary to throw insulting words at people’s faces; crimes move to the Internet. A person may not even know for some time that he is being humiliated if the information is posted on social networks.
There are other ways to belittle:
- unpleasant phrases may be called over the phone, or defamatory information may be disseminated on the Internet;
- sending a letter or telegram with humiliating content;
- telling details from life to third parties;
- body movements without touching - showing certain gestures;
- movements with touching, but without causing physical pain to the victim - pouring liquid, tearing off items of clothing.
In any of these situations, there is a demonstration of negative feelings that have arisen towards a person.
The offender deliberately shows his disrespect. Responsibility for minors begins at the age of sixteen. The Administrative Code also provides for other types of violations. Humiliation of human dignity and honor is one thing, but petty hooliganism is another offense. Collection for it is provided for in Art. 20.1 Code of Administrative Offences. The initiation of cases of petty hooliganism is the responsibility of the police, and the magistrate's court deals with them.
Important! Article number 150 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Civil Code) guarantees the right to protection of personality, honor, good name, and human dignity. Every person from birth has the right to privacy.
Types of insults
The article for insulting the personality of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation consists of several parts.
Humiliation of facial dignity
Derogation of a person’s dignity must be expressed in an indecent form: words, writing, physically, gestures.
When is dignity considered violated? Each person considers this for himself. For example, the boss called me a moron. There are many options for reacting to name-calling: from complete ignorance to psychological trauma.
From the objective side, humiliation of dignity is manifested in the fact that a person is subjected to a negative assessment, which helps to undermine his authority in the eyes of others and damage to self-esteem.
The insult must be expressed in an indecent form. The concept of “indecency” is not enshrined in the law, which often causes difficulties in determining the guilt of the offender in practice.
Most often, words related to the following topics are regarded as abusive and indecent:
- classification as representatives of the animal world (“donkey”, “goat”);
- related to race;
- names of sewage and waste;
- intimate sexual nature.
It is important to know!
Personal insults are always directed against a specific person.
If swear words sound out of place and are addressed to everyone nearby, then the article can be classified as hooliganism.
Public insult
You can humiliate a person one on one. It’s another matter if the insult is made publicly, i.e. it can be heard or seen by an indefinite circle of people.
Such an insult can be expressed:
- in the media: in the newspaper, on television;
- in a public speech from the podium, for example, at a conference;
- in front of witnesses, other people, for example, colleagues.
In the modern world, degrading statements on the Internet, social networks, and WhatsApp groups are made public.
Public insult is a more serious offense compared to private one. This is understandable: the name of a humiliated person appears on all corners, rumors and speculation appear, his existence in a certain community becomes problematic.
Clever phrases to shut someone up
How can you say in clever words that a person is a fool? How to replace curse words with smart words? How can you respond to a person’s insult, resentment, or rudeness with clever words?
And your mouth reminds me of a 24-hour stall: it’s always open and there’s a rude woman sitting inside.
Darling, you are five years scarier than me!
Do your parents happen to be physicists, otherwise you look like a failed experiment???
What makes you think that I scare you? Am I a mirror, or what?
No tits, no pussy... and an ass as big as a fist!
How to humiliate a person morally with words
Don't worry, you'll say something funny someday.
I know you were born stupid, but why are you relapsing?
In Who's Who you should be searched for as "What's This"?
You should go to the zoo, you won't stand out much there.
Sorry, were you being rude just now, or did you just use long words in your speech, the meaning of which is not clear to you?..
If I had a face like yours, I would sue my parents!
Yes, I have only one drawback: I don’t know how to communicate with fools.
Change your gait, fairy! The panties were chewed.
Let your children bark at the light bulb!
Well, me too, fuck off my plate!
You are living proof that a person can live without a brain!
Any similarity between you and a person is purely coincidental!
Punishment for insult to personality
The sanctions that will be imposed on the offender under the article for personal insult are given below.
Humiliation of honor and dignity
- If a citizen insults you, you will be fined from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles.
- In case of humiliation by an official - a fine of 10,000 to 30,000 rubles.
- If the honor is affected by a legal entity - a fine from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles
Public insult
- If a citizen insults you, you will be fined from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles.
- In case of humiliation by an official - a fine of 30,000 to 50,000 rubles.
- If the honor is affected by a legal entity - a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 rubles.
What to do if you are humiliated and insulted
Everyone decides for themselves whether it is worth “contacting” the offender within the framework of the law. You can answer on your own, you can “swallow” the insult. But still we must defend our honor, preferably according to the law.
If you decide to contact law enforcement agencies to punish the aggressor, keep the following in mind:
- Look for witnesses. If the humiliation was public, then there will be no problems. When you are insulted one-on-one, you will have to look for evidence.
- Photos and video materials are accepted to confirm the offense. If the insult is committed in writing, then the recording will be sufficient.
In situations where you expect that the interlocutor will use offensive statements without witnesses, you can turn on the voice recorder during the conversation. It’s good to talk about the date and place of recording in advance. If unpleasant posts are contained on social networks, you need to take a screenshot of the corresponding page and have it notarized.
Cases under Article 6.51 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation are initiated by the prosecutor and are subject to consideration in the magistrate's court. An application to bring the offender to administrative responsibility can be submitted directly to the prosecutor's office or submitted to the local police commissioner at the place of residence.
