samanime t1_j31559t wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in How much a person laughs in conversation appears to be a stable trait associated with being relatable, and is not necessarily reflective of enjoyment. by [deleted]
Yeah. I also tend to laugh in serious situations. Some people misinterpret that as not taking the situation seriously, but that isn't the case. You can take a situation seriously without having to go full-on moribund or stone-faced. And helping to slightly diffuse serious situations with laughter can also lead to more level-headed thinking when dealing with it.
Shuiner t1_j325s3m wrote
I do this and am very self conscious about it. I actively keep a straight face when I'm concerned a laugh might be interpreted as cruel but it's very hard for me not to have a good chuckle in serious situations
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