Life-Changing Skill #3: Telling a Great Joke
Let's face it; life can be awkward. Whether it's a first date, a reunion, or a family dinner, those moments of awkwardness make everyone squirm. If you'd like to be able to turn these moments around, it's relatively simple--tell a joke. A good joke can break the ice and set others at ease. In other words, it's what socially skilled people often do naturally. Still, telling a great joke is a learned skill, and we encourage you to start practicing.
Bringing Life to the Party
While great jokes can create fun, spontaneous moments, the jokes themselves are rarely that spontaneous. In fact, the best joke tellers are often great because they practice. If you'd like to have a no-fail joke or two in your repetoire, it takes practice. Tell it to your mom, tell it to your nine-year-old niece, and try it on the UPS delivery person. The more you tell it, the better it will get.The Secret of Success: Know Your Audience
Another trick to telling a fabulous joke is knowing your audience. While a dirty joke may make your friend crack up when she's going through a bad break-up, it's not suitable for work. Or a family dinner. Or a funeral. No matter how good your joke is, it has to be appropriate to the age of the listeners and the social occasion if you're going to succeed in making things less awkward instead of more. So, if you've got a particular event in mind (such as meeting your boyfriend's parents) then find a joke that would be perfect for the occasion. As prepared and silly as it sounds, think about it ahead of time. Go online and find some amusing anecdotes, jokes, or quotes. Pick one or two and memorize and practice them. Add your own spin and you'll be good to go!
After you've made everyone laugh in a tough situation, don't be surprised if people start considering you a social star.After all, just knowing that you've got a back-up plan is often enough to help you lighten up. And keep in mind that there's no need to be a constant joke-teller. We're simply suggesting that you pack a social parachute so that you can enjoy the flight better.
Discover the Seven Fab Skills:
Seven Life-Changing Skills to Learn: Introduction
Life-Changing Skill #1: Sewing on a Button
Life-Changing Skill #2: Investing in the Stock Market
Life-Changing Skill #3: Tellling a Great Joke
Life-Changing Skill #4: Creating a Signature Dish
Life-Changing Skill #5: Getting to the Point
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