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How to increase humor in English communication (1) Self-deprecation

American poet and playwright Langston Hughes said, "Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you." Humor is the lubricant of interpersonal communication, making conversations easier joy. Humor is essential in English communication. Whether it is a meeting, a speech, a chat with friends, or even a post on Twitter or Facebook, humorous language banter makes the content more popular.

The American question and answer website Quora (US version of Zhihu) has a requirement for users to "Be Nice, Be Respectful" (BNBR for short), that is, users should remain friendly and respectful to each other regardless of questions and answers. The same goes for the basic premise of humor, kindness and friendliness. It's best not to use sarcastic humor in your words (unless you can manage the consequences).

Today we will first talk about how to use self-depreciation to increase humor in English communication.

Self-deprecation does not mean making a fool of yourself, but making fun of things that concern you. Those who dare to laugh at themselves are masters. It can make people feel humorous and reduce the sense of distance.

If you have watched Ellen Degeneres's talk show, you will find that her humor is often expressed through self-deprecation. For example, this example from the Oscar Awards:

“Most people dream of winning an Academy Award. I had a dream of actually hosting the Academy Awards. Let that be a lesson to you kids out there. Aim lower. ”

The same is true in daily life. A little self-deprecation and lowering your body not only increase your humor but also enhance your intimacy.

I remember that two years ago due to work, I and several colleagues went to visit a well-respected Health Director in his 60s. Everyone spent the whole morning talking about serious topics related to public health. During the meal, everyone was still a little bit reluctant to let go, and the atmosphere was rather dull.

When ordering, the old man smiled and said, "I want to impress you with a big salad, but I will go with my favorite dish—barbecue rib. It is just too good!" Everyone Laughing, this was especially funny coming from a health expert. He livened up the atmosphere with his self-deprecation, and everyone suddenly felt relaxed.

Be careful not to overdo your self-deprecation, and it should be appropriate to the occasion, otherwise it will be counterproductive. Don't laugh at yourself for the sake of laughing at yourself. For example, if you laugh at yourself about your poor skills in front of a leader who is unfamiliar with you, it may affect their impression of you, but if you just laugh at yourself for almost getting into a car at the end of a marathon, it is funny and harmless.