When you stumble, laughter beats embarrassment
Phys.org
February 26, 2026
When you make a small mistake that doesn't harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can laugh at yourself rather than act embarrassed, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/26/2026