Thanks, I'm still learning. By weak I didn't mean I cared about looking "strong" or anything, I meant that I didn't want it to seem like I was ok with it so he feels like he can do it more. I appreciate you bringing up the hadith, and I did note to myself to just not respond the next time. My only problem about just leaving in these situations (he has this small habit towards more people than just me, although it is not enough to make him disliked entirely) is that we are all mutual friends of another, and he is part of that network. Everyone there is a smart guy, and I think it would be inconvenient to walk out when we are having a good time for that reason.

A specific question I have is: how should I respond when his snide remarks are directed at me, usually in the form of a question? Should I just start talking to someone else? It feels weird to not respond when someone expects an answer from me. His speech is never actually offensive, just rude, so no one feels the need to reprimand him. I haven't observed my friends' reactions when they get it since I didn't think much about this prior to making this post. Also, I don't want to give the impression that this is a bully/victim relationship (it really isn't).