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What does it mean?
Making fun of oneself reduces the harm caused by a sharp sense of humor.
In plain terms
I joke about myself to avoid hurting others.
What can you take from it?
Self-deprecation can be a safer outlet for humor.

Where it applies

  • social gatherings
  • dealing with criticism
  • building rapport

Putting it to work

  • joke about yourself
  • diffuse tension
  • build trust

Questions to consider

  • Who benefits when you make yourself the target?
  • Is your humor protective or destructive?

Another view

Too much self-deprecation might undermine confidence.

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