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Learn A New Joke And Tell
It To Someone.
You know the saying about “the healing power of laughter.” That saying appears to have some truth to it. Numerous studies have shown that laughter boosts a variety of chemicals that aid in the healing process. Then, of course, there is the simple fact that laughter just makes the day a bit easier. Many people have commented that a good joke can turn the whole day around when things are not going well. Of course, you need to be aware of your audience and try not to say things that will be offensive or hurtful – that kind of defeats the purpose.
Some people say, “I love jokes but I can never remember them.” That’s OK. There are tons of great joke books available in a great variety. They tend to be cheap, or you can check one out of a library or borrow one, or you can write down your favorites, or print jokes off of the internet (probably the easiest way). It’s not about you and your performance. It’s about the joke, the laughter, and the good that it does. Some people even carry around funny pictures from the internet to show to people. That works too. You can even hand the written joke over to someone and let the person read it if you are shy about retelling them. Then, of course, there is the option of forwarding things via email. You can do this, of course, but many people look at extra emails to read as just an annoyance. I think it’s best to do these things in person. Anyone can forward an email, but taking the time to enjoy the person’s laughter in person is much more fun for both of you, and a better bonding experience than just sending another email to read.
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