| Inspiring Workplaces |
ISSUE 947 - Nov. 16, 2022 |
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Humor for a Better World |
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I was so pleased to hear that the San Fransisco's Exploratorium science museum features an exhibit on humor and sharing jokes. (Thank you to my friend Patricia Katz for sharing this fun find!)
The exhibit features a "Share a Joke" component where you can uncover jokes that you are encouraged to pass along, for example: "How do chickens communicate? By using fowl language." (Okay, so no one said they were the world's best jokes.)
The exhibit also features some solid advice when it comes to sharing humor, which I thought I'd share with you.
Joking For a Better World
Humor is a useful tool for interacting with people. Laughing together can ease tensions and build connections. But...use humor responsibly!
Make a connection. Trying your joke on a stranger? Catch the person's eye, smile, and say hello.
Stay positive. Want everyone to laugh? Use humor that doesn't make anyone cry, flinch, or fume.
Read the vibe. Some times are not right for a joke. Be aware of other people's moods.
Change it up. If your humor is bombing, try a different approach.
It's good medicine. You can use humor to relax people, cope with stresses, and address difficult topics.
It shouldn't be a power tool. Don't put other people down in order to build yourself up.
To really rock your humor purchase The Humor Advantage. Or better still buy copies for all your friends, loved ones, and colleagues. (Okay, so the exhibit doesn't say that in so many words, but I sort of feel as though it's implied.)
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Mike's Fun at Work Tip |
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A quick meeting icebreaker question: If you were on a 12- hour flight, what celebrity would you want to have sitting next to you?
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Quote of the Week |
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“When thinking about life remember this, no amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future.” - Source unknown
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Funny Business |
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The shortlist for the winner of the 2022 Oddest Book Title Diagram prize was recently announced, and, as always, there are some odd titles (oddly enough) including:
The Many Lives of Scary Clowns: Essays on Pennywise, Twisty, the Joker, Krusty and More
Frankenstein Was a Vegetarian: Essays on Food Choice, Identity, and Symbolism
RuPedagogies of Realness: Essays on Teaching and Learning With RuPaul’s Drag Race
So, what's the oddest book title you've come across lately?
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