HUMOR THAT WORKS #3 - General Dos & Don’ts Now that you know what humor is and why to use it, the last question is 1 how. This book is chock-full of ways you can just pick from, but it may 2 also help to keep in mind a few general tips : DO... Be positive. Humor has the power to bond people, but can also be used to ostracize. Keep your humor positive and inclusive and you’ll create a more supportive environment without excluding anyone. DO... Use what you know. Humor works best when it’s honest (“funny because it’s true”), so use what you know best: yourself. DO... Something humorous every day. Humor is incredibly versatile and can improve nearly any situation. Start enjoying work more by adding a little humor to your work every single day. DO... Have confidence. Humor is never guaranteed to work, but one of the best ways to sell it is by being confident in your use of it. DO... Have fun. Humor is about having fun in the workplace and, chances are, if you think something is fun, other people will think it’s fun too. 1 Assuming “chock” equals roughly 501. 2 General here means broad, not military rank. So if you’re name isn’t General Dos that’s OK. 8