I have the same impulse and also wish to keep a grip on it. Partly, this is from watching the bad example of my boss, who is always making slightly inappropriat

I have the same impulse and also wish to keep a grip on it. Partly, this is from watching the bad example of my boss, who is always making slightly inappropriate jokes in meetings. His behavior communicates insecurity, immaturity, and poor boundaries. To this end, I’ve found that if I can manage to maintain a feeling of being solidly “in my own skin”, then I’m less compelled to joke sarcastically on the proceedings.