How can I manage the awkwardness when talking to people? How to cope with being socially awkward?

[Anonymous]

When I’m conversing with people I notice that I say things in a serious tone but others take it as a joke. I’m unknowingly funny. So I just stand there awkwardly trying to understand what’s so funny. One time I actually tried to laugh when the person laugh but they told me my reaction was delayed? Lol like how am I supposed to know it would be funny?
This might seem like I’m just nitpicking but I truly feel like this is one of the reason I’m single and probably will forever be.

[Hithere4567]

I've been in the same position. If I go to a large group of people I find smaller number of people who I know best and just make small talk until, maybe by chance, we find something I'm really interested in and that I can talk about.

So yes, I do some faking, like laughing at things that everything else is laughing about but what I don't find particularly funny. I suppose it's life to go with the flow, even if it's boring sometimes. Just need to find the right people.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

You just don't get deadpan and sarcastic humor.
No need to laugh if you don't get it, just smile.
People will think you got it, and they'll also think you're cool

You're welcome

[milknhoneyy]

Are you autistic by any chance? Because I am and this is me lol. I also tend to make people angry by accident a lot.

If it makes you feel better, I found a man who loves me and my awkwardness and we've been together a decade now. 💜

[RoseySarah]

Baby steps just start off small and slowly grow in being social.

I'm so shy and it was so so awkward but I have gotten better and even impressed my sister at a party last month!

It's not easy but you have this girl