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We laugh at awkward situations as a way to cope with discomfort, anxiety, and stress. Nervous laughter serves as a defense mechanism to downregulate emotions, signaling to ourselves and others that we are not a threat and that everything is okay, even if the situation feels intense or inappropriate. This involuntary reaction helps relieve tension and can also highlight our struggle to navigate complex social situations, often resulting in laughter when we feel out of our depth.
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