It is certainly possible to achieve this effect, but it needs to be used with caution to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings or conflicts. Here are some techniques to make it seem like praise but actually contain derogatory elements: 1. **Double meaning**: - Use words that appear positive but contain sarcastic connotations. For example: "Your courage is really admirable. Not everyone dares to be so reckless." 2. **Comparative praise**: - Combine praise with some kind of comparison: "Your report is obviously unique in our department. I hope other departments can take it more seriously." 3. **Contextual praise**: - Weaken the praise with some context setting: "Considering that this is your first time to lead a meeting, the result is not too bad." 4. **Indirect praise**: - Use some unrelated ability to praise someone, lamenting that they are not outstanding in their areas of expertise: "You may not be good at art, but you did format this document very neatly." 5. **Using others' words**: - Use "I heard" or "someone said" to express negation: "I heard that others say you work very hard, but it seems that the results are not very obvious." These methods need to be used with caution to ensure that they do not hurt relationships with others or affect teamwork. In many cases, direct communication and positive, constructive feedback can be more helpful.