Should one demote oneself to make others laugh....?

This is something that can easily bring laughter to someone else because they immediately feel better about themselves and being better than you. But, is it what you want to project onto others about yourself?

'I look older than you even though I'm 2 years younger' can make someone feel elevated immediately. Is that how you want to demote yourself to make others feel better?


Is it better to share something else that demotes someone else not present in the room? 'I'm still single after so many years and feel embarrassed and think you are so fortunate to have a nice family' does not necessarily brings out sympathy from others on you but more than likely bring out the superiority in others and elevating themselves above you. 


If you have to impress someone: Is is better to talk about the advantages or benefits and positive difference you can make comparing with others elevating yourself, rather than elevating the other party to desperately make the other person "like" or "sympathise" with you.

This technique might work with some people who need to feel good and superior but may not work if the person is looking for someone better to look up to. So, it depends