Better Quote by Maz Jobrani
“You have to laugh at yourself. I do a lot of humor about all ethnicities that are at the show - Latinos, Asians, Indians... What I say is, 'We're laughing together. I'm laughing with you, not at you.' Never say, 'Oh, I'm better than you.'”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy: Various Performances, 2010s
Humor can unite people when it’s inclusive and self‑deprecating rather than demeaning.
In simple terms: Laugh with others, not at them.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to build rapport, not superiority.
Themes
inclusion
humor
humility
Mood
lighthearted
empathetic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- public speaking
- multicultural events
Key Concepts
self‑deprecation
social bonding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure jokes respect all audiences?
- What boundaries keep humor inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Humor can still alienate if cultural sensitivities are ignored.
