Laughing Off Your Mistakes Makes You Seem More Competent
Nautilus • 3/2/2026 – 3/3/2026
Summary
Laughing off mistakes can enhance perceptions of competence. People often overestimate the severity of judgment from others regarding their minor social errors.
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