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  • Communication
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  • Friendship
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  • Texting
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  • Parenting
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  • Family
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Responding to self-deprecation

What to say when someone makes a joke about themselves

Sarcasm Conversation Etiquette Dealing with self-criticism
Effective Strategies for Responding to Self-Deprecating Humor When someone makes a joke about themselves, it can…

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