A new study finds that laughing at harmless mistakes may boost how warm, confident, and authentic you appear to others.

After small social blunders, laughing at yourself may land better than visible embarrassment, researchers say.

Researchers find that for minor, harmless social mistakes, laughing at yourself makes you appear warmer, more competent, and more authentic than acting embarrassed.

Every long-term relationship collects material. Inside jokes. Awkward memories. Petty arguments that feel ridiculous in hindsight. The ability to laugh about those moments is a diagnostic sign. Humor, ...