I'm just curious about this topic. When I tell anecdotes I tend to always tell about the negative things about myself because I find that people are more interested in others misfortunes, over successes. For instance, if I was to tell someone a story I would tell them a story about how I lost money at a casino rather than finding 20 bucks on the street.
What do you guys think about this? Is it a bad thing to focus on the negative aspects? I don't suffer from low self-esteem, I just find it comical to laugh at myself at times.
2007-07-22 07:04:57 · 5 answers · asked by The New Guy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I do the same thing sometimes, not because they're negative but because they are funny. I don't keep company with people that enjoy others misfortunes. But definitely be wary of only telling negative stories, people may misunderstand your humor and think you a fool.
2007-07-22 07:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by pantsonfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only certain people enjoy negative stories more than positive ones. Some people like hearing about others' misfortunes.
2007-07-22 07:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people in general like positive anecdotes and the best thing for you would be to convert your misfortunes into good lessons of life.
2007-07-22 07:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the anecdote is humorous without being offensive to listeners - what more could anyone ask?
Self-deprecation seldom falls flat. Think of the Groucho Marx quote: I wouldn't want to be a member of any club that would have me as a member.
2007-07-22 08:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My anecdotes have to stress the negative. Only ones that apply to me.
2007-07-22 07:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by Spade, Sam Spade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋