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Being funny is the best way to get out of any awkward situation (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 days ago by to c/microthoughts@lemmy.world
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I'm serious, it's a genuine life hack

(In an online debate and you get called out for moving the goalposts, but it happened to be about ghosts)
"Wasn't me, a ghost moved them!"

You don't have to admit you're wrong. Just say something funny and walk away

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[–] 19 points 3 days ago (5 children)

As someone who has used this strategy for about 40 years, it usually is a great way to handle a tough situation. However, occasionally, it is THE WORST POSSIBLE WAY to deal with a tough situation.

Learn which is which and proceed with caution.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

    True, but the worst possible way is much more entertaining ( looking back.of course, and it being a funny story to tell)

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    • [–] 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

    To get out of an awkward situation I just stare people down.

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    • [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    Funny to who? Them? You? To the audience?

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