Self-improvement question: How can I stop doing an involuntary laugh? Or laughing at everything?

unwiseadvice · 2013-01-12T17:27:24+00:00

I laughed at this, it's a funny predicament. I would say that maybe get all your laughter out of your system in the morning. As in stand in front of your mirror and laugh like a maniac. Laugh like the joker laughed. Laugh the laugh of the devil as he watches the sheep struggle. Laugh really hard and loud. Laugh and Laugh. Laughing just might work. Good luck.

Edited ass, embarrassing.

2013-01-12T19:16:47+00:00

A lot of people laugh for no reason because they think that the other person won't like them as much if they don't laugh at something they said. Genuinely laugh when something is actually funny. Don't worry about the other person's reaction to whether you laugh or not. Don't get me wrong: laughing is one of the primary ways we bond with other human beings but laughing at everything will make people eventually not be able to take you seriously and make you seem fake. If you don't know what to say right away smile instead or just take your time to respond. You don't need a response right away every time.

WarriorHawk · 2013-01-12T18:32:06+00:00

I also tend to laugh at pretty much anything.

Hey, if you find stuff genuinely funny you shouldn't stop laughing. If your best self finds this stuff funny, then embrace it. I have no advice for laughter in awkward situations though as I have never experienced it.

ainunez360 · 2013-01-12T18:50:40+00:00

Try being more present. This is a subconscious reaction and if you were to be in the moment better it wouldn't happen. This video explains it better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1RzqGnNilU

ptolemy11 · 2013-01-12T18:57:11+00:00

to be honest I do the same thing and if something that I think is funny isnt to everyone else i just pull it of like i was coughing. (provided its not just a roar of laughter)

dking168 · 2013-01-13T11:48:49+00:00

Just turn that scoff into a laugh. Laughing is a contagious emotion, therefore the more you laugh and if you "fake it to you make it". Everyone still start to associate you with good emotions.

zach84 · 2013-01-13T14:34:59+00:00

I have the same problem, it stems from insecurity and nervousness, so work on that. Of course that is very general advice, but there you go.

One thing if you have a hard time holding a straight face when telling a joke (which I do. Seriously, laughing hysterically before you finish a joke is SO DAMN ANNOYING!!!!!) is to pretend what you're saying is completely serious.

doyouevengrow · 2013-01-15T01:23:54+00:00

Practice. Be conscious of it, and stop it.

I developed a 'tick' during my teenage years where I'd shudder a bit, took me a few months to drop it.

Title	Self-improvement question: How can I stop doing an involuntary laugh? Or laughing at everything?
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Date	January 12, 2013 5:00 PM UTC (13 years ago)
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