The Mating Grounds Podcast How Do I Take Myself Less Seriously And Be Less Shy Around People?
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Feb 19, 2015 AI Snips
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Signal Your Playfulness
- Smile and telegraph your humor so others recognize it as playful.
- Use playful body language and voice to connect your inner humor to outward signals.
Inner Playfulness Can Be Hidden
- Reserved people often feel playful inside but fail to express it outwardly.
- The mismatch between inner state and outward signals makes others read you as serious.
Use A Humor Wingman
- Find one or two friends who make you feel comfortable and practice being playful with them.
- Deliberately practice social skills in environments where you already feel competent.