Individuals who use humor in social encounters are perceived as confident, competent, and more likable. Additionally, both trust and attraction increase when a light-hearted approach is used in new ...

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to ...

Thomas E. Ford has received funding for research described in this article from the National Science Foundation. These two jokes represent disparagement humor – any attempt to amuse through the ...

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