If you have a sense of humor, many more people will like you and you will be able to make new friends. This article describes some tips to help you develop a sense of humor.
Steps
Step 1. Observe everyday life
Life offers us many funny moments; you have to observe them and take note of them.
Step 2. Talk more often
If you don't have a sense of humor, maybe it's because you're shy. To overcome shyness, try to talk to at least 10 people (men and women) every day. You can also compliment them to start the conversation. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your peers, try friends of your younger siblings or friends of your parents. This way you should feel more comfortable, and therefore talk more.
Step 3. Watch comedies and read funny articles
Try to watch comedies, even romantic ones, and visit websites dedicated to everyday life stories. Watch out for clever jokes. Eventually, you will understand why people find some jokes or situations funny.
Step 4. Ask your funniest friends to reveal their tips and tricks to improve humor
But beware, for some people this is a natural gift!
Step 5. Be prepared to rehearse your jokes with people
They will not always have the desired effect, but you will soon understand and learn to make people laugh.
Step 6. Take yourself less seriously
If you take things very seriously, it will be difficult to be fun. Stop seeing anything as an intelligence test, and start discovering the lighter side of life.
Step 7. Open up to others
Smile more often and try to laugh even on non-funny occasions. When you open up to others, you will begin to see things you have never noticed before!
Warnings
- Don't try to make people laugh with physical gestures that can hurt yourself or others.
- Do not give up!