Hi Sara, Thanks for A2A. I read that laughter is a communication mechanism that developed well before speech. read more
Ultimately, people may laugh at something they don’t understand because they may subconsciously feel that, if they don’t react to disarm the awkward situation, then the other person they are with may become hostile, or worse they may leave. read more
In other words, when nearly everything someone says is punctuated with a laugh or chuckle, this isn’t a sign they’re a very happy individual. We all know people who have everything going for them; they’ve been blessed since birth and live a glorious life. And they don’t laugh every time they speak. read more
"I don't use humor," he says. Instead, he just starts encouraging people to laugh. And because laughter is contagious, they do. When Wilson leads a group, he aims to produce a spontaneous, unforced mirthful laugh, which he believes may have health benefits. "It can be almost trance-like," he says. read more