Quote Originally Posted by Ana View Post
I am often caught so off guard and so offended/appalled that I am speechless (i.e. I'm baffled, thinking "did s/he just really say that out loud?!?")

I need to work on "I do not appreciate your comment about [insert subject here]" on cue

I don't think you're alone there. I've had to revisit conversations like that when I was too stunned to offer much of an immediate retort.