there is somebody really annoying I have to see most days who doesn’t know what boundaries are: always physically too close, always asking prying questions.
because at this point I have nothing to lose, next time he starts his spiel I’m going to start doing really ridiculous stuff, so maybe now he starts avoiding me. Think of:
answering his questions, but only using the syllable la, like lalala lalalalala lalalalalalala… pointing fingers and opening and closing my eyes.
gesticulating and waving my arms like I was possessed by the demon while barking like a dog.
describing in great detail how I like to have sex with several kinds of animals.
problem is, I laugh very easily when I do silly stuff like this and if I burst out laughing while doing it to him, he will think I was doing it to amuse him and keep approaching me.
so, how do I train not to laugh while doing really silly stuff?
Use your words bro just talk.
I would personally refrain from all of your options as they make you look like you are certifiably nuts.
Better idea is to ask a question back. Do not yell it but just loud enough so others in the area can hear.
“Can I ask you something? How often do you shower?”
Then turn and walk away.
^^^^^ … that might be a little harsh but you can adjust for your situation
Have you considered telling them that their behavior is making you uncomfortable?
Probably get a lot farther with deadpan sarcasm and some weaponized incompetence.
Practice. Every joke gets old eventually. Try out a few goofy moves and they won’t feel as silly after a while.
I did it by promising myself I’d laugh about it later, and then hold it in and maintain a straight face.
Works pretty well, but you do end up getting funny looks when you’re giggling to yourself out of nowhere when you think back about it.
Make laughter the ridiculous thing you do. Maybe start off with laughing at his intrusive questions as if he’s making a combination joke/rhetorical question. As he keeps pushing, laugh more and more. At first it can be like you’re laughing at a mildly-funny pun. The next time, consider it a funny joke. Maybe the next time, it’s the funniest joke you’ve ever heard. Keep escalating until you’re laughing maniacally every time he pries. Don’t quit when he finally walks away. Follow him and laugh more and more annoyingly. Until he quits prying.