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Why Self-Deprecating Humor Is More Good Than Bad For You
As it turns out, laughing at yourself is arguably the best form of humor.
We all make jokes every day. Humor anywhere can foster a positive environment that develops any relationships. But if you are not too careful, you may end up offending someone.
You never know when your jokes can hurt someone’s feelings, some race or religion even if you didn’t intend to. The same humor can ruin relationships too. If it isn’t your day, you may be even facing lawsuits from your colleagues or employees.
Why risk any of that when you can easily make jokes about yourself and can actually come across as a humble and likable person?
Self-deprecation is the act of making fun of yourself by belittling or undervaluing yourself to make the people around you laugh with(at) you. How hard could that be?
Some studies claim that self-deprecating jokes are unhealthy and detrimental to your self-esteem. Some studies claim that self-deprecation is an important element of modesty and that this humor brings many unintended benefits.
Let’s take a look at the advantages of laughing at yourself and when can the good turn bad so that you know exactly what you are doing.
