We’ve all been there, someone tells a joke, a few people laugh and even though you don’t get it, you join right in, hoping no one can tell you’re faking it. I have bad news. They probably can.
To be more precise, there’s about a 66.6 percent shot they can see right through your facade, according to a new study from UCLA.
Yes, two-thirds of the time your audience is seeing right through you.
The way I see it you have two options:
One, you can learn to admit when you don’t get something and hope that your friends are kind, thoughtful people who are excited to share their knowledge and wit; thereby becoming a better friend and more informed human being. Sounds nice, right?
Two, you can start working on your fake laughing.
Practice makes perfect.
May I suggest today’s …bi-daily smile… as a tutorial.
Good luck.
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TIME: People Can Tell When You’re Fake Laughing
…bi-daily smile…
