👉 Deadpanning is a behavioral technique used in communication to convey surprise or disbelief, often with a laugh. It involves making light of serious or difficult situations by appearing to be unaware of them. The term "deadpanning" originated from the phrase "to make a joke that doesn't really get under your skin," which suggests that people are not amused by the humor but rather find it amusing because they are laughing at something, not because they are genuinely surprised.