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The document discusses the nature of laughter and humor, highlighting their roles in social bonding, emotional release, and stress relief. It emphasizes the importance of having realistic expectations in friendships and outlines various theories of humor. Additionally, it poses questions about personal experiences with laughter, happiness, and the impact of comic books on children.

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UNIT 5 New

The document discusses the nature of laughter and humor, highlighting their roles in social bonding, emotional release, and stress relief. It emphasizes the importance of having realistic expectations in friendships and outlines various theories of humor. Additionally, it poses questions about personal experiences with laughter, happiness, and the impact of comic books on children.

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SPEAKING

1 What makes people laugh?


- Humour, surprise or shared experiences
- Clever joke/ a funny story (having a twist or something unexpected)
- break the ice or to feel connected with others.
o social situations, laughter can act as a way to show agreement / to make people feel more relaxed
- laughter isn’t always about joke
o laugh nervously/ even when they’re embarrassed—it’s like a natural emotional response to
tension or awkwardness.
 laughter is a mix of emotional release, social bonding, and the joy of the unexpected. It’s a powerful way
people connect, and honestly, everyone could use a bit more of it in their lives.

2. What is the role of humor in your life?


- not only fun but also a way to deal with stress and lighten the mood when things get overwhelming
- helps me connect with people
- a great way to break the ice in social situations and make conversations more natural and enjoyable
- gives us a different way of looking at things

3. Make definitions
- Slapstick Humor:

- Self-deprecating humor

- Surreal humor

- Practical jokes

4. What kind of expectations should we have for our friends?


- trustworthy, supportive, and honest
- A good friendship should be built on mutual respect and understanding
EX:
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=> it’s important not to have unrealistic expectations. Friends aren’t perfect, and they also have their own lives,
responsibilities, and problems.
So while we can expect loyalty and kindness, we shouldn’t demand constant attention or expect them to always
agree with us.
 the best friendships are those where both people make an effort, forgive each other’s mistakes, and accept
each other as they are.
Having healthy expectations helps maintain long-lasting and meaningful relationships.

5. what is superiority theory?

6. What is Incongruity theory?

[Link] is Relief theory?

8. what is Benign challenge theory?

9. Do you like laughing?

10. What kinds of things make you laugh?

Describe a person/something that made you laugh.


What made you laugh
Where you were when it happened
Who you were with
And explain why it made you laugh

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11 How would you define happiness?

12. Is laughing the same as feeling happy?

13. Do you enjoy watching funny movies?

14. Is reading comic books good for children?

15. Why does the younger generation love reading comic books?

16. What do parents do to encourage children to read books instead of comic books?

17. What are the benefits of laughter?

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