Does occasional self deprecating humour do good to protect you from ridicule?

[MisterChartreuse]

If you aren't someone who takes them self overly seriously, then what does someone have to gain from making fun of you? I think a lot of people need to joke around about themselves more if they want to avoid occasional ball busting.

You feel me?

[NoRealHelp]

Occasional? I do it all the time ... and yes, it keeps people at bay, they don't know how to deal with someone that can dish on me better than me.

No, I don't feel you, I don't swing that way.

[LilyBTalus]

It's about self awareness isn't it? You are so right