Ill be honest here..i have no idea how i got to make people laugh. Heck, i still have no idea if im funny at all. all i know is that i grew up watchin tv and a loved comedy shows. sometimes we would talk about an old comedy show and just laugh at each other as we imitate the characters in the show. Anyways, i believe that one does not have to be a comedian to be funny. Ill show you how.
As i was surfing the internet for articles to improvise my observational stand-up comedy i came across this speaker who is a Humor Specialist (yeah,i didnt know there was such a profession too). John Kinde a well known "Humorist" shares with us how anyone at all can be funny just by following simple guidelines.
Okay, so you're interested in lifting your laugh ability factor, or maybe finding your inner funny. Here are a few tips on how to do this at work.
- Suffocate sarcasm - It has too much potential to be taken the wrong way in a work environment.
- Justify your jokes - Don't just memorize the latest joke making the rounds on email. Tailor your jokes to the individual and keep them clean.
- Be frugally funny - Making a funny comment to diffuse tension during a meeting is a great idea, but don't overdo it.
- Join a friendly neighbourhood - Hang around funny friends. Spend time with those who are upbeat and avoid negative people whenever possible.
- Giggle with the gang - You can be seen as having a great sense of humour without ever telling a joke. Just listen to those around you and share in their laughter.
- Get with it - Remind yourself to have fun everyday. Place humourous cartoons and quotes in your personal workspace.
- Partake in periodic personal putdowns - This can put others at ease and you don't risk offending anyone. Be sure to keep a light mood and don't make it a habit.
"The ultimate test of whether you posses a sense of humour is your reaction when someone tells you you don't."
- Frank Tyger.
