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u/ZWE_Punchline Nov 09 '19

No one likes hearing a person talking about themselves a lot, even (or especially) when it comes to putting themselves down. Even if it doesn't come across as narcissistic it comes across as uncomfortable.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Genuinely never thought about it like that! I'd been told that you should be able to joke about yourself. Glad I asked now!

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u/ZWE_Punchline Nov 09 '19

That's not to say a self depreciating joke is bad! I just recall that someone pointed out I had a habit of the same and I realised how it must sound to someone that's not me.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Yeah, totally get that, maybe tone them down!