After small social blunders, laughing at yourself may land better than visible embarrassment, researchers say.

Researchers find that for minor, harmless social mistakes, laughing at yourself makes you appear warmer, more competent, and more authentic than acting embarrassed.

When you make a small mistake that doesn't harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can laugh at yourself rather than act embarrassed, ...

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Every long-term relationship collects material. Inside jokes. Awkward memories. Petty arguments that feel ridiculous in hindsight. The ability to laugh about those moments is a diagnostic sign. Humor, ...