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[Lipstickdiva]

There are times when I find something so funny, when I try to repeat it I can barely get the words out because I am laughing too hard. 

I work with a woman who has a nervous laugh.  If she is getting yelled at by a client for something or reprimanded by one of the bosses, she laughs.

One of my bosses laughs a lot because he thinks he's being clever and funny.  In reality, he's just being annoying. And if you don't laugh, he will repeat what he said, as if we must have missed it because we aren't laughing.   

[magicmoodz]

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@chickenbutt wrote:

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@magicmoodz wrote:

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@chickenbutt wrote:

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@chickenbutt wrote:

Definitely annoying!  I don't think I know anybody like this, but I've seen it.

 It reminds me of this 'lol speak' that I see sometimes.  It's lol this and lol that and lol lol lol lol - STOP IT!  lame

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You mean like posters who say something they know is totally obviously snotty and then type lol at the end? AFAIC that's the same as ending a comment with a sneer or the equivalent of * you.

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Yeah, that too!     'Snotty' is the perfect word to describe that.

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@chickenbutt

Do you see just a little bit how your comments to those of us who might inject an occasional "LOL" to make sure readers understand we are joking could be construed as public humiliation.  

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Uh, no.  First of all I was not referencing those who use the occasional 'lol', as I totally understand that; and secondly, there is no way that anybody is being humiliated here, publicly or otherwise.     I don't say things to humiliate people, anyway, but that's a pretty looooonnnnggg stretch.  

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Let's just agree to disagree then.  I clearly see we all define "snotty" differently.  

[MomCat]

I'm sorry, but I'm laughing at your post.  I couldn't be around that with my personality.  There's no telling what would come out of my mouth. 

[chickenbutt]

That's cool, Magicmoodz!     I honestly, and no disrespect intended, think you may have misunderstood what was said.  It wasn't pointed at somebody like you who, as you said, use the occasional 'lol' to indicate the lighthearted nature of a given post.

Some people really do use it as a little bit of a 'well, bless her heart' or 'in yer face' kind of snark thing.  You know?    

Anyway, I'm also cool with 'agree to disagree'.  

[magicmoodz]

@chickenbutt

Maybe I am just being too sensitive, chickenbutt.  I know I err on the side of not wanting to hurt someone's feelings.  Just today I  was texting a friend and had to quickly send another text to let her know my comments were made with love.  

Thank you for clarifying and I apologize for reading your comments wrong.  Let's put it behind us and carry on.  😊

[Vivian]

My sister-in-law laughs inappropriately all the time. In fact, sometimes it seems that the more serious the situation, the more she laughs. When that happens, I often say, "That's serious, nothing to laugh about." It goes right past her but I keep hoping she'll get my point. It's definitely a habit she has developed over the years. I think it stems, in part, from insecurity. 

[chickenbutt]

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magicmoodz wrote:

@chickenbutt

Maybe I am just being too sensitive, chickenbutt.  I know I err on the side of not wanting to hurt someone's feelings.  Just today I  was texting a friend and had to quickly send another text to let her know my comments were made with love.  

Thank you for clarifying and I apologize for reading your comments wrong.  Let's put it behind us and carry on.  😊

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Hi dear!  No apology necessary.  I do totally understand being very sensitive about certain subjects, beause I KNOW that I am.     I sincerely appreciate being able to discuss without attacking.  I respect that very much. 

I know sometimes I can be a little (maybe just a smidge? hehe) more direct than some and often have to dial back what I'm saying to try and not offend somebody who may take me wrong.  We understand each other, I think, and I am glad for that.  I honestly would not want to humiliate, or even offend, another with my words.  

Carrying on!   

ETA  - oh my goodness!  I am not loving this keyboard cover on this laptop because it's making me have a lot of typos.    Must shop for another one!

[athenian]

It sounds like nervous laughter, which is the opposite of thinking oneself is funny and clever.  The nervous laugher worries that nothing she says is worthy of listening, or will be taken seriously.  It would be kind if someone could talk to her about it privately, and in a caring way.  

[Moonchilde]

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@Vivian Florimond wrote:

My sister-in-law laughs inappropriately all the time. In fact, sometimes it seems that the more serious the situation, the more she laughs. When that happens, I often say, "That's serious, nothing to laugh about." It goes right past her but I keep hoping she'll get my point. It's definitely a habit she has developed over the years. I think it stems, in part, from insecurity. 

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And I don't believe that it's a habit that can be simply "talked away" by a well-meaning person telling someone that they do this, and they should try to stop.

This is something that's very ingrained in the person to the point that they will not see it or hear it in themselves, even when it's pointed out. They are completely unaware and it does not register with them. So, not an easy habit to break assuming the person *wanted* to, and most would deny that it's even happening.

[BalletBabe]

Do you know someone who does this?

I work with someone who laughs after pretty much everything she says. As though everything that comes out of her mouth is oh.so.clever. After being around her for any length of time I just want to say "STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT".

@QueenDanceALot  I believe I know who you are talking about.  She is the only host that I can not watch.   Very annoying---Tries way to hard.