Awkward Silences and How to Prevent Them: 25 Tactics to Engage, Captivate, and Always Know What To Say by Patrick King

Author:Patrick King [King, Patrick]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-10-28T16:00:00+00:00

Self-deprecation isn’t about throwing yourself a pity party. It’s when you can poke fun at yourself and show vulnerability to move a conversation forward. It’s tremendously useful because it can simultaneously diffuse tension and show wit—just like snappy comebacks.

Specifically, they make you more human and approachable. Many people have reasons for using self-deprecation, but the types of people who do not use self-deprecation are much more uniform. They are insecure with themselves and uncomfortable exposing their flaws—even in jest. It’s too risky for them and it might hit too close to home.

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