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Language of Humor The Use and Abuse

Language of Humor The Use and Abuse. The Use of Humor: As in a positive way. Enhance: Interpersonal interaction Social interaction Defuse Stress My Soul Baring Comedy “I won back my wife after learning to express my feelings during stand-up shows” ( Bishop,2014,n.a.).

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Language of Humor The Use and Abuse

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  1. Language of HumorThe Use and Abuse

  2. The Use of Humor: As in a positive way. Enhance: Interpersonal interaction Social interaction Defuse Stress My Soul Baring Comedy “I won back my wife after learning to express my feelings during stand-up shows” ( Bishop,2014,n.a.) A good sense of humor is something both male and female seek in a relationship. 

  3. Demean • Social or cultural groups • Racial, elderly, disabled or at others expense. • Affects • Embarrassment • Long-term social issues • Harassment • Psychological Distress The Abuse of Humor: As in a negative way. Laughter in humans starts young, another clue that it’s a deep-seated brain function. ( Panksepp,2014)

  4. “The best of jokes are completely spoiled through poor delivery, bad timing, unnecessary words and the lack of preparation.” What It Takes to MakePeople Laugh *** ( Wilde, 2014, 12) Recommendations:When using Humor Know your audience: Make certain that your jokes will amuse rather than offend. A time and a place. Remember Abuse Towards others has lasting effects.

  5. The Use and Abuse of LanguageHumor: A violation of our expectations

  6. References Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Conference The Art of using humor in public speaking: By Anthony L. Audrieth Great clean jokes.com John Bishop: By Obarimah Ntow What it takes to make people laugh( Wilde, 2014, 12)

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