Laughter can never beat down all barriers
I tried to use humor and laughter to wriggle my way out of awkward situations but this method never worked for me. Instead, people thought I was disrespectful, conniving, inconsiderate, and a social pain. Not everyone can pull off using laughter to dispel awkwardness.
Next, I tried using silence as underkill. That didn’t work either.
Then I tried ignoring those who didn’t understand me. I did my work quietly and disappeared after the common interaction was no longer needed. This didn’t burn their bridge nor my bridge.
I often get called back. I chose not to return. I’m not a glutton for punishment.
Related posts:
Linda’s post – https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/11/one-liner-wednesday-laughter/
- One-Liner Wednesday, #1LinerWeds
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