2. On the importance of a sense of humor:

Researchers have theorized that a sense of humor is made up of six basic variables:

1. the cognitive ability to create or understand jokes
2. an appreciation, and enjoyment of jokes
3. behavior patterns of joking and laughing
4. cheerful or humorous temper...

Being consistently funny establishes a good first impression, makes people like you, and is a sought after trait for new relationships.

Research also says that participating in a humorous task (like having someone wear a blindfold while the other person te...

• Humor has many practical uses, like diffusing a difficult situation, masking one’s nervousness, coping with failure and softening the criticism doled out to someone. 
• Humor works well in social situations and helps people who are starting any relationship to build a bond.
• Fu...