I am currently studying abroad and for the first time in my life I realize there are some really funny, charismatic, and fun people out there. Don’t get me wrong. I have always been friends with the class clown or the funny guys. But now I have realized I fall a bit short on my end. It’s not just funny men but also women.
Since I am still friends with them, I can’t be that bad or else they would have ditched me by now. But what are some tips or tricks I can practice to get better at banter, storytelling, and conversation?
For instance, something they do that I never thought to do is use other people’s funny stories to make people laugh (ex: their classmate got a bad piercing). So where can I find some funny stories I can retell?
I am introverted but easy going and adaptable. Im willing to try anything! I am a woman also! Not sure how relevant this is but I’ve noticed humor between men and women can be different.
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I am not the guy to talk but maybe u don’t have to be super funny, sometimes being a good listener also helps. I am an introvert too but I have developed sarcastic comedy as it is much more easier than obnoxiously laughing and cracking jokes. Drains too much of my energy.
Your value as person is not dependent on how charismatic, funny, or charming you are. Life is not a competition, and especially not one based on how funny you are. If there are people that make you feel inadequate when you hang out with them, I would either find different friends and/or work on changing the way you think.