by jmcinnis | Jun 4, 2010 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques, C. Humor Delivery, D. Appropriate Humor, Funny Jokes, Workplace Humor
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...
by jmcinnis | Mar 25, 2010 | A. Humor Writing, C. Humor Delivery, Funny Jokes, G. Topical Jokes
So if you want to add in a joke, but you’re scared of doing the set-up punch thing right off the bat during your speech because you’re afraid either no one will laugh at the punch line or you’ll mess it up. . . no worries. You can still add some humor by doing a funny...
by jmcinnis | Dec 2, 2009 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques, D. Appropriate Humor
Now in talking about how to craft appropriate humor, I’ve hit on some of the things you should ask a client. I’ll get to more of those later, but right now, I’d like to focus on a few things that you DON’T ask your client. Some things don’t need to be asked and you...
by jmcinnis | Sep 23, 2009 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques, D. Appropriate Humor
Okay, so I thought I was going to be be writing this joke writing blog from 30,000 feet up, but the “free” wireless on Delta didn’t cooperate. I Finally got online, but then the battery on my laptop died. . ahhhh. I did manage to get one email out to a couple people...
by jmcinnis | Sep 14, 2009 | A. Humor Writing, B. Research Techniques, D. Appropriate Humor
I’m at the Elite Meetings conference right now – where high-end hotels meet high-end meeting planners. We’re in Florida, so the party last night included exotic birds and alligators. The bird loved me. I kept my distance from Herbert the alligator! I guess if they...
