How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously

by Hannah Berner

Self-deprecation is a great bit, but use it sparingly because there are many more bits you can do that don’t degrade your true self.

SENDS YOU TOO MANY DMS: Spamming your friend with inside jokes, things to buy, random coffee shops in Paris you want to go to, et cetera, is an extremely important form of communication. You should feel zero shame sending hundreds of messages, even if they never respond.

GOING RADIO SILENT: Of course we are always there for our friends, but having a true level of understanding with your best friend is knowing when they just need a minute. Being telepathic with your bestie should not be taken lightly. Just because you don’t speak for forty-eight hours doesn’t mean you’re in a fight. It means you discovered a new cult documentary series and you are overstimulated with your new obsession.