Coping Skills: Humor

[ysabetwordsmith]

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

5. Use humor.

The Humor Effect

How to Be Funny

10 Ways To Use Humor As A Coping Skill

Managing Conflicts with Humor

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Re: Try this ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> As an awkward conversationalist, I have a tendency to try to use this to fill dead spaces. My biggest concern is that I come across as being self-deprecating instead of witty. <<

Too much can be overwhelming. Try to keep it to just one at a time, then switch to a different tactic.

* Become comfortable with silences.

https://socialpronow.com/blog/dont-be-afraid-of-the-silence/

https://beccawierwille.com/5-ways-to-grow-more-comfortable-with-silence/


* Consider ways to deal with gaps in conversation.

https://socialpronow.com/avoid-awkward-silence/

https://www.succeedsocially.com/awkwardsilences

https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Awkward-Silence


* Memorize a diversity of things to say.

https://www.wikihow.com/Fill-Awkward-Silences

https://ponly.com/conversation-starters/

https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/small-talk-guide

https://liveboldandbloom.com/09/self-improvement/small-talk-topics


>> Lots of links here to peruse tomorrow. Thanks for sharing them. <<

*bow, flourish* Happy to be of service. Any problem that can be solved with information is usually something I can fix.