What is humor?
Telling jokes
What happens when we do not use humor appropriately?
We can push people away
Why is it important that we be more serious when we're first getting to know someone?
They may not understand your sense of humor.
They may think you are making fun of them.
They may think you are weird.
What can we do after someone tells a joke?
Laugh and say "that's funny!"
What might people think if you start laughing for no reason?
Confused or uncomfortable
Should we go around telling knock knock jokes all day?
No, sometimes we have to be serious
Is it okay to be less serious once you've gotten to know the person?
Yes
What is humor feedback?
The reaction someone gives you after you've told a joke
Should we tell jokes that make fun of another person?
No! We should avoid using insult jokes
What can we do over text to let someone know we are joking?
LOL
Laughing emoji
How many times should we tell the same joke to a person?
Only once!
No! We can like different jokes.
Why would we want to avoid repeating jokes?
A joke is not funny if you have already heard it.
it might be annoying someone
True or False: Humor should be age-appropriate
True
What's the problem with telling inside jokes to people not in on the joke?
The people not in on the joke will feel left out.
What is one sign that someone might do if they don't think you are funny?
Look confused
Roll eyes
Walk away
Laugh at you
Do we want people to laugh with us or laugh at us?
Laugh with us!
Does every single person need to be a joke teller?
No! It's okay if you don't like telling jokes
What do we do if we don't like someone's joke?
We can ask them to please stop
Tell the person the joke makes you feel uncomfortable
Why should you not tell insult jokes?
You might hurt their feelings. - Do not tell racial, ethnic, or religious jokes.