1. + Language of Humor The Use and Abuse The Use of Humor. The Abuse of Humor.Recommendations.

2. + The Use of Humor: As in a positive way. 1. Enhance: 2. Interpersonal interaction 3. Social interaction 4. Defuse Stress My Soul Baring Comedy “I won back my wife after learning to express my feelings during stand-up shows” ( Bishop,2014,n.a.) A good sense of humor is something both male and female seek in a relationship.

3. + The Abuse of Humor: As in a negative way. Laughter in humans starts young, another clue that it’s a deep- seated brain function. ( Panksepp,2014) 1.Demean 1. Social or cultural groups 2.Racial, elderly, disabled or at others expense. 1.Affects 1.Embarrassment 2.Long-term social issues 3.Harassment 4.Psychological Distress

4. + Recommendations: When using Humor Know your audience: Make certain that your jokes will amuse rather than offend. A time and a place. Remember Abuse Towards others has lasting effects. “The best of jokes are completely spoiled through poor delivery, bad timing, unnecessary words and the lack of preparation.” What It Takes to Make People Laugh *** ( Wilde, 2014, 12)

5. + The Use and Abuse of Language Humor: A violation of our expectations The Use of Humor: As in a positive way. The Abuse of Humor: As in a negative way. Recommendations: When using Humor

6. + References 1. Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Conference 2. The Art of using humor in public speaking: By Anthony L. Audrieth 3. Great clean jokes.com 4. John Bishop: By Obarimah Ntow 5. What it takes to make people laugh ( Wilde, 2014, 12)