What do I do if...?
What should you do if you tell a joke and the other person gets upset?
Say "I'm sorry"
Break a leg!
Good Luck!
This tells you how someone feels without using words.
Body Language
This is when something is said in a funny way to make people laugh.
A joke
When something says something... but means the opposite!
Example: You walk into class 15 minutes late and say, “Wow, I am right on rime!”
Sarcasm
What should you do if your friend drops their lunch?
A. Laugh
B. Offer to help them pick it up
B. Offer to help them pick it up
Piece of cake
easy!
If someone rolls their eyes and sighs, they might be feeling this.
Annoyed or frustrated
This type of humor happens when someone says the opposite of what they mean, often in a joking way.
A big exaggeration!
Example: "This homework is going to take forever!"
Hyperbole
What should I do if my friend keeps trying to tell me jokes and talk to me during class?
A. Laugh at their jokes
B. Tell them "I am doing my work, we can talk at recess or during earn."
B. Tell them "I am doing my work, we can talk at recess or during earn."
Hit the books
study!
If a person keeps looking at the door while you're talking, this might mean they want to do this.
Leave or end the conversation.
If someone laughs after saying something, it is often a clue they are doing this.
Joking
When something happens that is opposite of what you expect.
Example: A fire station burns down
What do I do if my friend tells a joke but it is inappropriate?
You can say, "I like it when you tell me jokes, but I don't want to hear jokes that are inappropriate."
It's raining cats and dogs
A person says "okay..." in a slow and avoids eye contact. This might mean they are feeling this.
uncomfortable, unsure, or upset
If someone says something "funny" but the other person looks upset, the humor might be this.
Two opposite words together.
Example: "Pretty Ugly"
Oxymoron
What are some topics that would be appropriate to joke with with your teacher?
Homework, the weather, activities...
Spill the tea
give me the information
If someone stops responding, looks away, and gives short answers, this is a clue they might want you to do this.
Stop talking or give them space.
This is important to think about before making a joke so you don't hurt someone's feelings.
The other person's feelings or perspective!
Phrases that don't actually mean what they say.
Example: "Break a leg"
Idioms