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Is Humor really relevant?

There are those that believe that humor is a panacea for life's ills. Then there are those that would say that it is just good to have a good belly laugh every now and then. Personally, I would rather have a smile on my face as opposed to wearing a frown and adding another wrinkle to my brow. And trust me I have been known to stir up stuff in the office to lighten the mood of the day. One of the worlds most noted writers had this to say about humor. So how do you feel about humor in your life and workplace?

"Humor is the great thing,

The saving thing.

The minute it crops up,

All our irritations and resentments

Slip away and a sunny spirit

Takes their place."

Mark Twain

US humorist, novelist, short story author & wit

(1835 -1910)

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Posted by Don Rogers REALTOR®, GRI O'Fallon MO & St Charles County MO homes on 05/16/2009 11:53 AM

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44 Comments on Is Humor really relevant?

MAY

I always look for humor in a situation. And I think in a business environment such as ours it is always a usefull skill to have. It brings you closer to your clients and let's them know you are human. Not just some automatron that sells homes. It's always best if the humor can be self effacing too. Shows people you don't have a big ego. Great post and best of luck.

Good Saturday afternoon to you Don-I do believe humor or laughter is the best medicine and we all need more of it whether it be in the work place or home. So I say LOTS of humor is excellent. A friend of mine in the rain reminds me of that all the time. BTW-No need for the pouty face cause you didn't really offend me with calling me ma'am as I know it is a sign of respect but only if I am OLD LOL. But Sharon is so much more personal. Have a wonderful Sat and right at the moment the sun is out so I am going to enjoy part of it.

Its important to laugh and smile. It lists your spirit even for just a minute.

Don, never a bad time for a good laugh. Everytime I see Charles Barkley's golf swing I fall out of my chair. He makes me look good Lol...

Jerry,

I agree sir we do need to have humor in our workplace if of r no other reason than to keep the tension at bay.

Good afternoon Sharon,

I am glad to hear that you are having a good start to your sunshiney day. Keep smiling throughout the day.

Hi Chuck,

You are so right sir it does lift the spirits and the other benefit is it will keep you looking younger and we all want that?

Frank & Jodi,

Strange that you would say that, I am playing with my 11 year old grand son today and I hope that he doesn't make me look bad. :-)) Mind ya it wouldn't take much.

There had better be humor in my office -- or I won't be there! We are always laughing as we get work done. It makes the day go faster, and our rough times easier. Laughter TRULY IS the BEST MEDICINE!!!! Thanks Don!

Good afternoon Marney,

I agree I have to have humor to help get thru the day. To me it is essential.

Hooray for you, Don! When I saw your title I was prepared to drag the House Hag out to do battle.
:-) Laraine

If it aint fun I aint going to do it. Humor is life. If your to serious you don't live long.

Without laughter in this world I think I would be checking out much sooner than planned!

Don,

Kristin and I think it's huge...we love to laugh.

We try really hard to make work as much fun while we are doing the work!

smiles work so much better than frowns!

MAY

Humor is a great ice breaker... sometimes you have to laugh - otherwise you might just cry.

Don - I think we need a bit of humor in everything that we do. If we cannot smile, if we cannot laugh, what is left?

Good morning Laraine,

I just wanted to know where folks were in this really serious world that we live in that's all. Thanks for stopping in and commenting.

Terry,

I try to maintain a smile all the time but there are times when it get really difficult.

Bill,

I always appreciate the humor that you bring to the table in your posts and look forward to my daily smile.

Sheila,

I am glad to hear that sisters can be great business partners and still be having a good time in the process. Keep up the great example.

Ryan,

In this topsy turvey world that we live in we need more "Ice" to be broken!! ;-)

Mike,

I think the short answer to your question is, "An early GRAVE"!!

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Don:

Humor is an absolute must!

Great quote by Mark Twain.

MAY

Don, great analogy. I can't live without a great belly laugh every now and then...it keeps me upright.

Is air really relevant?

Good Morning Toula,

I need to have humor in my life too but there are times I think that not everyone feels the same way.

Kathleen,

Thank you ma'am for stopping by. I have often thought about the relevance of air and the thought of not having it has left me breathless!!

Have a GREAT week.

Mark Twain was a very wise man, but I think in today's PC world he would have been looked at very differently, heck possibly even sued, which as far as I'm concerned, not something to be proud of. Sometimes what people perceive as progress is just the opposite.

George,

I am thinking that a lot of the writers from days gone by would be in a lot of trouble today because of all of the PC stuff that is out there. The question looms, What will the world look like in another 100 years and will folks be walking on egg shells?

Morning Don, Humor is an innate part of my personality and marriage. I don't think I could stop if I really, really, cross my heart tried.

Good morning Cynthia,

I believe that I may have the same problem. Have a GREAT week.

MAY

A good laugh is what keeps you young and haelthy. This is really true and there are studies to prove it.

Mr Don...I would never disagree with you or Mark Twain. Ergo....Eat, Drink and be Merry. Put a sign on your front door...no sourpusses allowed...period! Hmmm...would that mean I would have to sourpuss on the porch, not often mind you...just once in a while!

Good morning Bill,

I do like a good laugh from time to time just to make sure that I can still do that and didn't forget how.

Good morning Ms. Gail,

I do like the part about eating and drinking and being merry just one question is that in any particular order or can I just drink and be merry?

By the way I cannot imagine you being a sourpuss anywhere.

hahahaha....major sourpusspita...just ask John ;-) And I do think if you're going to drink and be merry, food would be prudent! Not that I want to be a party-pooper, just want to remain part of the party....LOL

I'm tired of all the PC stuff going on today and I have a hard time with keeping my mouth shut. I have a wicked sense of humor from being a dj for 18 years, but in the real world, it can get me in a lot of trouble. I wish I could have lived in a time when no matter what I said, people would laugh.

Don, I will see humor in everything:) I am very, very positive person. Somehow I will always try to see that bright side in everything. And honestly, those who know me, know that I really enjoy April Fools Day. Does that make me less professional? I don't think so:) Maybe younger:)

Gail, Gail, Gail

I would agree that food would be more prudent in all of the merriment. Ahhhhhh the joy of a good party and fab company!!

Mr. Todd,

I agree that we have gone to extreme with all of the PC stuff. Any when it will all end or are we doomed to forever?

Joanna,

We do need to keep more laughter in our daily lives. And I too try my hardest to keep folks smiling.

MAY

Are you kidding? We are in the Real Estate industry! If we don't laugh, we might cry! Humor is a must!

MAY

Good morning Cristal,

I agree, there are many times if it wasn't for a good laff I would be crying.

MAY

Don, Humor has gotten me through a lot of situations. A good sense of humor is something I successfully passed on to all of my kids. We do have fun at family gatherings.

MAY

Virginia,

I agree that humor is a great stress reliever and always has its place in life and we should take advantage of it all the time.

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