Category Archives: Laughter and humor

But am I funny?

Posted on March 10, 2015 by knlistman

There are advantages to being considered humorous, even if you do not want to spend your life in front of an audience as a comedian. People who communicate with humor are often perceive as being more socially attractive and more … Continue reading →

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Laughter and learning

Posted on March 3, 2015 by knlistman

Imagine two different college classes: in one the instructors is always logical and serious; and in the other the instructor throws in frequent jokes only tangentially related the subject. In which class do students learn more? According to research it … Continue reading →

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He laughs, she laughs

Posted on February 10, 2015 by knlistman

  Once I heard a bit of advice spoken by one adolescent boy to another. “Do you want to know if a girl likes you? Tell a really stupid joke, the stupider the better. If she laughs, she likes you.” It has been … Continue reading →

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The giggling girls have power

Posted on January 27, 2015 by knlistman

Why can’t we be all like adolescent girls, and laugh more? The topic of the discussion thread caught my attention. Evidently girls between the ages of 11 and 18 all over the world laugh more than any other group. In … Continue reading →

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