8:53, June 4, 2010 by Jan McInnis under: A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques, C. Humor Delivery, D. Appropriate Humor, funny jokes, workplace humor | No Comments
Just in case you weren’t sure if you should use humor in your business communications, I’ve come up with . . .
17 Reasons To Use Humor In Your Business Communications
- Great way to break the ice on a tough topic
- Great way to make small talk & mingle
- Gets people to listen to you
- Gets people to remember you & your message
- Changes the mood
- Helps you burn calories. . .yes it does. . . so you can fit into your business clothes
- Keeps you healthy . . . so you can stay on the job
- Gets your point across (many a truth is said in jest!)
- Gets you through embarrassing situations
- Sells an idea/product/service
- Makes tough/sensitive /stressful situations bearable
- Makes you approachable
- Introduces you to others
- Gets you free stuff
- People expect it
- It’s fun
- It makes things more interesting for you
Get the point? EVERYONE should be trying to use humor – it would make business more fun!
Jan



