Photographed By Lauren Perlstein. In life -- and in uncomfortable social situations in particular -- laughter often is the best medicine. When in doubt, or when stuck in a seemingly interminable silence, it seems like the most socially acceptable option is just to laugh 'til the awkward goes away, even if your mirth isn't totally sincere. But, even the smoothest operators among you probably aren't fooling as many people as you think. New research suggests that people can see right through your f...
Photographed By Lauren Perlstein. In life -- and in uncomfortable social situations in particular -- laughter often is the best medicine. When in doubt, or when stuck in a seemingly interminable silence, it seems like the most socially acceptable option is just to laugh 'til the awkward goes away, even if your mirth isn't totally sincere. But, even the smoothest operators among you probably aren't fooling as many people as you think. New research suggests that people can see right through your f...
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