How Humor Helps (Paperback)

Louis R. Franzini, PH.D.

ISBN 10: 1803419539 / ISBN 13: 9781803419534

Published by Collective Ink, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. The judicious use of humor is often cited as the reason a new relationship began. It is also frequently recognized as the reason it has lasted. People like to be with others who make them laugh and who, in turn, enjoy their own humorous comments. Humor is an effective tool in nearly all settings, from formal interactions in the workplace to casual exchanges with strangers. How Humor Helps informs its readers how to determine what is funny and what is not. Complicating the picture is that the appropriate use of humor has recently changed drastically in terms of topics and language. This book emphasizes the positive values of humor in many areas of life and how to deliver it effectively. Based on the scientific literature, the views of professional comedians, and our awareness of cultural changes, the authors recommendations are all designed to affect major personal benefits to the reader. Maybe greater longevity, too, as the latest evidence is that strong social connections, facilitated by clever humor, actually can make people happier, self-confident, and even physically healthier. This book stresses the value of using humor in most areas of your life and how to do it successfully to garner the greatest benefits. Strategies to become healthy, wealthy, and wise (without having to go to bed early). PLEASE NOTE: There is no way to format the strapline on this portal. When printed, the word "wealthy" should have an X throughout it. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How Humor Helps (Paperback)
• Publisher: Collective Ink
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803419539
• ISBN 13: 9781803419534
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Strategies to become healthy, wealthy, and wise (without having to go to bed early).

The judicious use of humor is often cited as the reason a new relationship began. It is also frequently recognized as the reason it has lasted. People like to be with others who make them laugh and who, in turn, enjoy their own humorous comments. Humor is an effective tool in nearly all settings, from formal interactions in the workplace to casual exchanges with strangers. How Humor Helps… informs its readers how to determine what is funny and what is not. Complicating the picture is that the appropriate use of humor has recently changed drastically in terms of topics and language. This book emphasizes the positive values of humor in many areas of life and how to deliver it effectively. Based on the scientific literature, the views of professional comedians, and our awareness of cultural changes, the author’s recommendations are all designed to affect major personal benefits to the reader. Maybe greater longevity, too, as the latest evidence is that strong social connections, facilitated by clever humor, actually can make people happier, self-confident, and even physically healthier. This book stresses the value of using humor in most areas of your life and how to do it successfully to garner the greatest benefits.

About the Author

Louis R. Franzini, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist Licensed in FL and CA, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University. He has been a practitioner, teacher, and researcher for 35+ years, and has published over 75 professional and trade articles, chapters, and two books on humor, and is an award-winning humorous speaker. He lives in Jacksonville Beach, FL.