Andrew Bates asked:


Prawdopodobnie jednym z największych aktywów, które każdy może mieć kiedykolwiek w rozmowach jest możliwość, aby inne osoby śmiechu. Czy to Twój szef z prośbą o podniesienie, którzy rozmawiali z kimś chcesz, lub po prostu staramy się być popularne osoby którzy każdy chce być okolice, otrzymasz świetle lata, jeśli tylko możesz uczynić z nich śmiać. Co ciekawe, ale mało znany jest fakt, że śmiech jest odpowiedź, która jest podświadomość sposób mówił do kogoś innego "Chcę więź z tobą".
Czy jakiekolwiek dziwnego, że liczne badania wykazały, że pożądany numer jeden w charakterystycznym płci, dla obu płci, jest poczucie humoru. Ale może ktoś naprawdę nauczyć się być zabawny? Czy muszą być urodzone w szczególności naturalny talent do humoru, które, jeśli nie ma, nie ma szansy? Czy niektórzy ludzie skazany na stałe do życia i nuda unpopularity, nigdy nie stanie posiadania własnych w rozmowie, podczas gdy "naturalna funny guys" podjęcia wysiłku zatwierdzenia wszyscy obecni? Czy tajne ich funny? Wiele osób zabawny sposób naturalny, nawet najbardziej "stand-up komediantów, będzie można powiedzieć, że humor" jest po prostu "i że jest jedynym sposobem można zawsze być produkowane. Jeśli nie posiadają naturalne poczucie humoru, nigdy nie będzie zabawne. Ale to jest prawda? Wyobraź sobie przez chwilę, będąc w stanie wykonać każdy śmiech na woli. Niezależnie od sytuacji, tylko jest w stanie włączyć do niczego dobrze spreparowany, make-wszyscy-śmiech żart. Zawsze być w stanie wstawić że morderca funny linii do każdej rozmowy. Co możesz osiągnąć z tej możliwości, które outshines nawet "naturals"? Jak łatwo się wątki będą od tej pory? Ile by poprawić swoje zaufanie wiedząc, będziesz zawsze niosą ze sobą całego wysiłku na tajemnicę potężnej humoru? Ale jest to możliwe?
Czy rzeczywiście humoru "odrobienia"? Chcę was na chwilę myśleć z powrotem do szkoły dzień, kiedy musiałem nauczyć się, że każdy temat, który umiłował nazwie – matematyka.
Teraz niektórzy ludzie dość łatwo znaleźć matematyki i ożywił go dość szybko, podczas gdy inni nie podejmują się go jako dobry i miły plodded wzdłuż powoli. Istnieją "naturals" na matematyce.
Ale w końcu, faktycznie wszyscy nauczyli się robić matematyki. Wszyscy nauczyli się rzeczywiście mieć możliwość dodawania i odejmowania to dość łatwo. W cięższych rzeczy może nie każdy dostał, ale już wkrótce oczywistym stało się, że nawet ci, którzy na pierwszy miał problemy z trochę nauki i trochę pracy, było możliwe dla wszystkich, aby móc rozwijać zdolność do "nie matematyka" . Więc co dokładnie się dzieje? Cóż, matematyka to przede wszystkim lewej aktywności mózgu. Teraz niektórzy ludzie są z natury "lewo-brained" ludzie i tak mają przewagę w lewo-brained rzeczy jak matematyka. Jednakże, nawet tych, którzy nie są "lewo-brained" ludzie mogą nadal wykonywać tę część ich mózgu i rozwijać go do dowolnego poziomu ich wyboru. To po prostu zajmuje trochę więcej pracy. To samo odnosi się do humoru. Humor jest przede wszystkim prawo-mózg. Niektórzy ludzie nie mogą być naturalnie prawo-brained "ludzi, ale może nadal rozwijać tę część ich mózgu. Więc którzy następnie mogą dowiedzieć się humor? Każdy, którzy nigdy się zaśmiali na żart może nauczyć się być śmieszne! To po prostu o wszystkim prawo? Okay, dźwięki wielki, ale jak mogę nauczyć się być zabawny?
Cóż, w jaki sposób dowiedzieliście się do matematyki? Najpierw dano formuły, a następnie praktykował używając go przez cały czas. To było trudne w pierwszym – a tak naprawdę miał do myślenia. Ale po hałdy robi problemów, było łatwe. Można to zrobić w swoim śnie. To samo z humorem. Więc to, co jest wzorem do ich funny? Rozgość się tutaj, bo mam zamiar podzielić się z Wami w tajemnicy do wszystkich humoru. Ludzki mózg działa w sposób ciągły szukamy wzorców. To nie to, że można stale przewidzieć wyniku sytuacji. Gdy historia się zaczęła, mózg natychmiast znajdzie znać wzór aby powiązać je, tak aby mógł on przewidzieć, gdzie to będzie. Ale kiedy ten wzór jest zakłócony, a połączenie nagle jest dokonywane na całkowicie nowy i nieoczekiwany wzór, śmiechu występuje jako taki jest nowe połączenie. Dobrze, że jest trochę ciężkie. Jak to faktycznie działa? Dobrze pozwala brać przykład.
     "Zanim kogoś krytykować, należy chodzić mila w ich buty. W ten sposób, kiedy zrobisz, będziesz mile away i ich buty." Trochę starej klasycznej, ale wyraźnie pokazuje to, co mówimy o.
Pierwsza część tej linii – setup – tworzy psychicznego wzorca, który sprawia, że myślisz pewien sposób. Jeśli tylko będziemy go tutaj w lewo, można byłoby myśleć JA jestem trudny do powiadam wam się wolno krytykować kogoś i po raz pierwszy spróbować ich zrozumieć. Mam teraz rzeczywiście nie powiedział tego, ale psychicznego wzorca przewiduje tego wyniku. Jednak, gdy spadnie na drugą część – punch line – nagle ten pierwszy wzór jest przerwany i połączenie się zupełnie nowe, nieoczekiwane wzoru. Teraz Mówię ci, aby upewnić się, można dostać się z nią i mają tę zaletę. Ważną rzeczą jest jednak, że nadal istnieje związek pomiędzy pierwsza część i druga część – to nadal ma sens. Jest to nie tylko to, co po raz pierwszy z oczekiwaniami. Pierwszy wzorzec został zakłócony. W ten sposób wszystkie humoru jest tworzony. Więc jak można używać tego ma być zabawny? Najpierw utwórz instalacji. Mówisz, że coś, co ma domniemanych wynik.
"I would love to tell you just what a great job you are doing" Implikowane wynik jest, że jak praca ta osoba robi, a ja jestem complimenting im.
Ale potem slam 'em z punch line.
"Ale nie chcę, aby mój szczery ruiny reputacji". Dobra, nie dość oczekiwane rezultaty, ale nadal ma sens. To jest humor. Wszystko to, jak mogłoby się wydawać skomplikowane, lecz jest to wzór dla ludzi co śmiać. Pamiętaj, po raz pierwszy można było nadać formułę do matematyki bawic? To był długi i skomplikowany, w pierwszym, ale przy odrobinie praktyki go szybko stał się łatwy. Jeśli korzystasz z tego wzoru, aby utworzyć wiele żartów, bardzo szybko zostanie on automatycznie. Będziesz miał wyszkolonych umysłu, aby utworzyć na humor. Będziesz miał do odrobienia być zabawny. Co mam tylko wspólnie z was jest podstawowym wzorem ma być zabawny na polecenia. Na numer jeden zasób, który zaleca, aby supercharge swój humor do niesamowitego w wysokości zaledwie siedem dni jest e-book o nazwie "Jak być zabawne!" napisane przez Lyndon Stanley. To nie tylko przeniesie Cię krok po kroku sposób tworzenia humoru, ale również daje bogactwo technik można natychmiast wykorzystać do maksymalizowania swojej humoru do gut-rozdzieranie proporcje! Możesz dostać ten niewiarygodne e-book, przechodząc tutaj. http://www.graburl.com/x.php?4qm

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Manesntails asked:



Funny T-shirts – although they’re not necessarily funny ‘ha-ha’ (though sometimes they might be). Usually they’re T-shirts fused with a subtle, sophisticated, ironic humour (we hope) – the kind of jokes where you say “that’s funny” without actually laughing (see also: mid-period Woody Allen). Because, let’s be honest, you don’t need complete strangers coming up and guffawing at the lowest common-denominator gag on your tee. Frankly, it would be inconvenient. (Don’t get us wrong, we love lowest common-denominator humour – The Two Ronnies’ Phantom Raspberry Blower is OK with us, it’s just that we don’t want him on our T-shirts.)

Face it, lots of funny tees are pretty stinky. They’re adorned with naff or bawdy or slutty or misogynistic or vulgar slogans (that are not going to get you a date – ever). Or – even worse – you’ve got comic tees that perform mischievous wordplay with famous corporate logos (Ford and McDonalds becoming – quite unhilariously – swear words.) Not funny.

Other funny tees that often have perilous consequences are the TV comedy-show tee-shirt tie-ins. The first question to ask: why would any individual feel the need to inform complete strangers that they are avid fans of the cult sci-fi comedy, Red Dwarf? (This is a trick question, because there really is no satisfactory answer.)

Of course, it’s perfectly healthy – commendable, even – to enjoy Family Guy, Little Britain and The League of Gentlemen, but beware when purchasing their branded tees. How many adults cringe into cramps when they think back to their Mary Whitehouse Experience “Milky Milky” and “That’s you, that is!” tee-shirts? (Lots do – count on it.) So remember, kids: watch TV, don’t wear it!

So are we at Split the Atom any better? Well, we like to think that our comedy tees fly in the face of these tacky tshirts – they’re funny without losing the cool. Wearing a Split the Atom tee-shirt is akin to telegraphing those in your vicinity that, yes, you do have a highly sophisticated sense of humour and, no, you are not a clod. When you wear a Split the Atom tee, it’s like having a neon sign above your head that says, “I’m jovial, erudite and the perfect candidate to pursue a mature and highly sexual relationship with,” which can’t be bad.

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Richard G M Taylor asked:


Treating male sexual impotency together as a couple can be an effective way to deal with this delicate issue. Male sexual impotency can involve a number of factors and more often than not the root cause is found to be of a physiological or psychological nature. Seeking treatment for sexual impotency as a couple involves a number of issues such as what type of couple would this type of treatment be most suited to and what type of couple is likely to achieve positive results from this approach. This article will give some ideas of the type of couple most suitable for treating male sexual impotency as a couple.

First of all the couple need to be able to communicate and not be embarrassed to openly discuss the most intimate sexual issues within their relationship. They need to be forthcoming about their feelings, desires and problems with these issues. They must be able to view the male sexual impotency as a joint problem without apportioning blame to one partner or the other. Treating male sexual impotency together as a couple can only be successful if the couple are committed to working through the course of treatment together.

Secondly, the couple must possess a good sense of humour. Whilst the problem of male sexual impotency is a serious issue within the relationship, it is important not to be stressed out by it. Humour often helps to deal with the treatment and keep matters in a proper perspective.

Thirdly, the couple need to deal with and openly discuss their sexual history not just in their own relationship but maybe also in previous relationships. This can often lead to identifying a ‘crack’ in their relationship which can lead to proactive measures within the treatment program to repair the crack. Male sexual impotency is a delicate issue for discussion within this context and will require a high level of commitment from both sides to achieve a positive result.

Finally, the couple need to appreciate that there is unlikely to be an immediate short term solution particularly if the problem is of a psychological nature. They must be realistic about the outcome of a course of treatment for male sexual impotency and accept that it may take some time for the full extent of the treatment to take effect.

FlirtJerk asked:


Have you ever wondered how to seduce women but don’t have a clue as to go about it? Do not fret! It isn’t as hard as you might think. In fact, if you can implement this little article effectively, it really can be easy as 123! Good looking or rich guys do not always have to get the girls, and if you always wondered why and how you can join their ranks, just read on!

First and foremost, is to look and be confident! This is something that you can’t escape from and the factor that will help catch you the ladies, not the other way round! Women certainly do not want wussies, so being confident is the only way. Take care not to be over confident though, as it may be a turn off for certain women. Always remember to gauge your confident level and to find a balance! Don’t play too safe, and don’t go to the point of exaggeration.

Secondly, with your confidence must come a sense of humour! Being confident AND funny! Now, even if you were the ugliest guy on earth, with such a combination, even the hot chicks would swoon at your feet! Besides, humour makes her feel good too.

Thirdly, be a gentleman, not a brute! Open the door for her! Are you seriously going to let those petite arms open that heavy, bulky door? No! Carry her bag or books for her, be observant, and see her needs according to the situation. Women see these small things and appreciate them as a man willing to see to her needs and willing to take good care of her. And even if she doesn’t have petite arms, and the door isn’t that heavy, just open it for her. The thought means more to her than ever.

Next, always listen to what she is saying. Maybe sometimes she drags the conversation or is in overdrive in talk mode (Let’s face it, that’s women!), but just listen! The important thing is to listen.

Doing so will show her you care and that you are a gentleman, not just a man lusting after her. More importantly, she will open emotionally to you, thus trusting you more. And for a more personal touch, show an interest when she is talking! She will know you are sincere and will be more open to you.

Lastly, with regards to body language, do watch out closely! If she is generally leaning towards your position, she’s comfortable with you. But if at any point her arms are crossed, work harder to make her more comfortable with you! Crossed arms are always a bad sign; it shows when a person is uncomfortable or defensive. You can read up more on body language books at your local bookstore. It’s a worthy investment!

On a final note, it is vital to have a strategy. Think of it as capturing the enemy’s base, and the woman is the defence. You don’t just rush in there; you will get slaughtered, quite literally. Instead, always have a strategy at hand, as well as back up plans in case some things go wrong. More importantly, have fun doing it! After all, she could be just as funny and make you laugh till you ache too.

We’ve come to the end here, hope you learned something useful about seducing women!

Emma Madison asked:


Bingo callers have a much more important job than most of us realize. They need certain skills, characteristics and training. Like any other job, being a bingo caller has its advantages, rewards and challenges.

Bingo callers have to keep their audience entertained and ale…

To many players, bingo callers are just a necessary part of the bingo game. But few players understand what the job of bingo callers entail, and what characteristics candidates need to become a caller.

Bingo callers have a much more important job than most of us realize. They need certain skills, characteristics and training. Like any other job, being a bingo caller has its advantages, rewards and challenges.

Bingo callers have to keep their audience entertained and alert at all times. They should also add some humour to the game.

Bingo callers must have a certain type of personality and specific characteristics to be successful. Bingo callers should have a great sense of humour; they should be confident and lively and must have the ability to deal with mishaps. They need a natural stage presence and should be outgoing, but careful not to come across as cocky or arrogant. They have to like working with people and be happy to interact with people from different backgrounds. They should have clear pronunciation and must be able to remain calm under pressure. They need numerical skills and should be observant, reliable and responsible. It is very important that they understand all the rules and working practices relating to the game. Computer literacy is also an advantage for candidates who want to pursue this career.

It is the responsibility of the bingo caller to ensure each game runs smoothly. The bingo caller calls the numbers that are randomly generated by the computer and continuously scan the room for winners. He or she handles winning claims, and needs to be able to fill the gaps between games. The announcer calls on average 15 to 20 games an hour!

Training is very important in this line of work. Many employers have in-house training programmes. Most of the time aspirant callers learn from practical experience under the supervision of experienced bingo callers. It is also important that candidates have played bingo before in order for them to be able to understand the game from the player’s perspective.

Of course being a bingo caller also has its challenges. Sometimes the work requires that they work long hours and long shifts. One of their challenges is to continually add something new and original to their performance. They need to have new jokes handy and it is always important to keep the game as interesting and fun as possible. Bingo callers have to be happy and cheerful all the time, no matter what their personal circumstances are.

But the rewards of being a bingo caller are far better than the challenges. One of the greatest things about being a bingo caller is that they can create the atmosphere, as well as putting smiles on their players’ faces. The greatest reward of all is the salary. A caller can earn up to $10 000 if he or she is experienced!

All candidates need to become a bingo caller is a passion for bingo, a love for people and lots of confidence.

S Elisar asked:


You may have heard that online dating is easy. Well, I have news for you. Nothing in this life is easy. Sure, online dating connects you instantly with millions of people, but between that and finding that one person who’s write for you, lies a road that is not always smooth. The truth is, you need to put some effort into your online dating “career”, if you want to get anywhere in a hurry. Here are my top online dating tips for getting results online:

1.Spend some time looking at different sites before choosing one

When you choose a dating site, you are entering into a relationship. If you’re going to commit to spending time and money on someone (or, in this case, something) you should take steps to ensure you’re making a wise choice. There are thousands upon thousands of dating sites out there, so there’s no need to settle. Spending weeks or months looking at different sites is not really necessary, but it’s good to have a look around and see what’s out there. Read some reviews, ask your friends about their favourite sites and check out at least five sites before signing up and paying any money.

2. Put some effort into your profile

The profile is extremely important and yet so many people still neglect it in their rush to start dating. Unless your profile is attractive and appealing, you’re going to find it difficult to get people to talk to you. Check out the competition, see what other people are writing and then try to do better. Try to go beyond lists of adjectives (“I’m funny, intelligent, fun”) and give people a real sense of who you are by using anecdotes and longer descriptions of things you like doing. If you want to show people your sense of humour – include a joke you find funny. It works much better than saying you have a “great sense of humour”.

3. Pick a good photo

A good photo doesn’t have to be one taken by a professional photographer after a serious makeover but it does have to show your face clearly, preferably when you’re smiling and looking happy. It’s always best to get a second opinion from a friend, preferably a female one (especially if you’re a guy). Don’t be tempted to use old photos that you have lying about, especially if they no longer look like you. A bad photo could very easily mean no reply to your messages, so never underestimate the power of a photo online.

4.. Make things happen

Online dating is predominantly a numbers’ game. Whether you are a man or a woman, you can’t sit back and let things happen of their own accord. You have to make them happen by contacting anyone you find interesting. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inactivity by supposed dating etiquette. These things don’t really apply online. Waiting around while doing nothing is not likely to get you anywhere, so start messaging!

5. Give people a chance

Not everyone translates well into the online realm. It’s worth going on a few bad dates rather than miss out on someone worthwhile. It’s good to extend your effort to the “maybe pile”, at least until you learn to apply your instincts to the online dating universe. Soon enough you’ll most likely be able to tell how someone’s dating profile relates to the reality of that person and make more informed choices.

6. Go on a charm offensive

Putting thought into the messages you send people on the site is just as important as having a good profile. Even though you’re still starting a conversation, online introductions are very different from face-to-face ones. It’s not enough to just say “hi”, you need to give the other person a reason to contact you. Write a short, friendly introduction, telling a bit about yourself and showing interest in the other person. Do this by really reading his/her profile and referring to what he/she has written. You can also comment on mutual interests, ask questions, give compliments, etc.

7. Keep your options open

Even if you’ve found someone you enjoy talking to, there is no need to stop talking to other people. In fact, keeping your options open is pretty much standard. Until you meet someone in person, you’ll never know whether you are a match, so feel free to arrange as many dates as you want and don’t feel like you have to make up your mind for a while yet.

8. Go on a lot of dates

Keeping your options open should extend beyond the Internet. The key here is to enjoy the dating experience, rather than feel like you have to get immediate results. Dating is meant to be fun. It’s meant to be non-committal, until you’re certain you’ve met someone who really does it for you. Don’t hang on to every first date like it’s the most important day of your life. Play it cool and see what happens. You will most likely have to go on a lot of dates before you meet someone you like, so accept that and try to view the whole experience as a pleasure, not a chore.

9. Don’t get overexcited

It’s far too easy to put people off by getting too excited after the first date. In spite of all the talk about love at first site, it’s usually too soon to tell after one date whether you are suitable for a long-term relationship. Even if you are pretty certain, it’s best not to be overbearing, but let things develop at a more casual pace. There is no need to be cold and distant, but giving the other person some personal space from time to time is probably a good idea. Don’t act as if you are already a married couple, until you are both really certain you have feelings for each other.

10. Don’t give up

If you’re serious about finding love, you owe it to yourself to keep trying. Do not be put off by a few bad dates and a few weirdos. Keep trying and you may well be surprised at the results. Millions of people have found love online, so you could too, what’s certain is that you won’t find anything online if you stop looking.

Dan Powers asked:


In an ongoing effort to truly understand the ‘psyche’ of modern women, an Australian dating company has been conducting real-life, interactive research since early 2004.

So far, the researchers have met, spoken and flirted with over 6,000 women from all across Australia.

The findings present the most cutting-edge insights into modern women and the dating scene.

The following results are of women aged 18 to 45, from all nationalities, professions and physical appearances.

What Do Women Want?

In many cases, women initially said “…tall, dark & handsome ” when we asked, “What do you want in a man?”

However, with a little probing – almost all women said that looks really aren’t that important when it comes to choosing a potential boyfriend.

But, what does “Looks really aren’t that important” mean?

It means that if a guy is confident, has a good sense of humour and is genuine – most women will give him a chance.

The problem is that most guys refuse to believe it, despite the evidence that we all see everyday, in every country of the world.

That is: Guys of all shapes, sizes, ages and races are dating beautiful women.

What a guy simply needs to do is learn how to be attractive to women.

Following are the top 10 traits that women want in men, listed in order of most preferred by the 6,000+ women we’ve met so far.

1. CONFIDENCE

95% of women said that confidence was most important. More information can be found here: http://www.themodernman.com/modernmanresearch.html

2. SENSE OF HUMOUR

90% of women said that they love a guy who could make them laugh, or who has a great sense of humour.

3. GENUINE

This was another big one, with 82% of women searching for a guy who is genuine.

This can be a double-edged sword, if guys interpret to mean ‘being a nice guy’.

In an attempt to do the right thing, a lot of men will often go out of their way, again and again, to prove how genuine or nice they are.

Examples include: Doing anything and everything to appease a woman, expressing feelings too much and too often, “Just in case she thinks I’m not interested!”

The key is to be genuine, without trying to be a perfect knight in shining armor. A few chinks in your armour is normal, human…and charming.

4. MASCULINE/ ALPHA MALE/ REAL MAN

The old, “I just want a real man” popped up 72% of the time.

5. CONVERSATION SKILLS

This was an interesting find, but makes a lot of sense.

70% of women agree that if a guy can’t make confident, fun and interesting conversation, then he’ll generally be overlooked or considered as boring.

6. STYLISH / FASHIONABLE.

According to 59% of women, a sense of style is also important.

7. PHYSICALLY GOOD-LOOKING.

As mentioned earlier, the old “Tall, dark and handsome” answer was often given when asked about this. Yet, upon further questioning only 32% of women said that looks were somewhat important.

Even so, you have to remember that what one woman considers physically attractive varies from one to the next.

A lot of guys drag themselves down if they don’t have a ‘male model look.’ But, the reality is that only about 10% of guys actually have a ‘male model look’…if that.

If women were only attracted to male models, then there’d be a lot of lonely women out there…or a lot of harems run by very lucky men.

But, that’s NOT the way this world works.

Nor is it the way ATTRACTION between men and works.

The next time you’re out in public, just take a look at all the ‘ordinary-looking’ guys who are dating beautiful women.

THAT is real life.

Looks are NOT the most important thing to women, even if you don’t want to believe it.

What is most important to a woman is how a guy makes her FEEL by way of his personality, behaviours and actions.

8. MONEY

11% of women raised this point and it makes sense.

Only during the last few decades have women in Westerm societies been able to become financially independent.

Prior to that, women were always attracted to guys who could provide a more secure environment for the potential offspring.

These days, women can survive and prosper without the financial support of a man.

9. MUSCLES

Only 8% of women said that they prefered guys with muscles.

While there’s no denying that fit bodies are attractive. However, as you see by looking around – women love men of all shapes and sizes.

Again, despite the huge evidence of this everywhere, most guys just don’t want to believe it.

10. NICE CAR

About 3% of women raised this as an attractive quality.

Mervyn Love asked:


The writer who can turn out stories or articles that make people laugh, or even simply bring a smile to the reader, are more in demand today than at any other time. If you are fortunate enough to have a natural ability to make people laugh, then put it to good use.

For the writer who feels he or she can contribute to the sum of human happiness, here are a few pointers on how to make a success of it.

1. The first thing to remember is that humour is subjective. What is funny to one person may easily leave another cold. This depends on both style and subject matter. There are two approaches you can take here. (A) Write in your own style in the way that pleases you, because if it makes you laugh then there will be a whole audience out there with the same sense of humour as you who will plug right in to what you’re offering. Alternately (B) write humour that will appeal to a wide range of readers by choosing subjects that have universal appeal. For instance think of the trials of life: growing up; the childhood and teenage years with their growing pains and foolishness; married life; growing old. All have a wide appeal.

2. Humour is grounded, believe it or not, in the serious things of life and in those universal truths of life. Take, for instance, sit-coms like ‘My Family’, ‘The Royale Family’, ‘Frasier’. They all deal with real, if exaggerated, life experiences. Bill Bryson has made a name for himself by writing humourously about his travels in both the US and England. He has taken his real life experiences and brought out the funny side.

3. When writing short stories or novels it is important to remember that your reader must laugh WITH your characters and not at them. Taking your characters though embarrassing, unfortunate, even dangerous episodes requires that the reader feels sympathetic towards the character whilst at the same time laughing at the situation they are in.

4. When writing a story make sure you vary the plot by bringing in scenes of tenderness, pathos and seriousness every now and then. This will add a dynamism which takes the reader from the heights of hilarity (we hope) to the more down-to-earth and thoughtful scenes. This way the pathos will emphasise the humour and vice versa. A story that goes from gag to gag from start to finish will lack the highs and lows that any story needs.

5. What makes people laugh the most? Someone slipping on a banana skin is practically top of the list. Or someone sitting on a deck chair which collapses. In such cases the observer, or reader, is, or should be, laughing at the situation but not at the unfortunate person. Your humour needs to reach that spot in the heart and mind of the reader that makes them say ‘That could have been me’. As well as making the reader laugh try to bring out the sympathy and compassion in them as well.

Whatever style of humour you have, there is an audience out there waiting for you, so go for it. Just watch where you’re walking!

Jason Hulott1 asked:


If you are looking for romance or simply just some new friends, then dating chat is a great way to find like-minded people who share the same interests and values as you.

There are many different names for dating chat such as Phone line dating, telephone dating friendship lines, chatlines. However, whatever you may wish to call them, they mean the same thing. It is a way of chatting to new people!

Chatlines etc are certainly a popular way to meet people and this way of dating looks set to be more popular than dating and friendship websites.

Dating chat has lots of benefits. First of all, how many of us actually enjoy going to a pub or club with a view to meeting people and having to shout at them in order to be heard?

By chatting online, you can take the time to really suss out what a person is like. Certainly, you have more of a basis to work on compared to a few snatched words in a pub or club.

Certainly, having a chat with someone is a far better way to gage what they are like rather than via emails. As an example, someone who sends emails that look like they have a dry sense of humour may in fact have no sense of humour at all when you actually speak to them!

Likewise, someone who seems your ideal person via email may, once you actually speak to them, have the most irritating voice in the world!

You can also rebuff people who you don’t like more effectively, without worrying about doing it face-to-face!

Also, many women (and men for that matter too) feel that there is a ‘meat market’ feel to going to clubs with the opposite sex eyeing them up with just one thing in mind!

Other benefits of dating chat is that for people who work nights or are single parents where your social life may be restricted, dating chatlines are there 24/7. You can talk to people during your lunch break at work or, in the middle of the night if you are an insomniac – that’s the beauty of online chat!

It can also work out cheaper than joining a membership or friendship site as in most cases you simply pay for the call.

Dating chat is the way to go if you are seeking romance or new friends. You can get a real feel for the person who you are talking to much quicker than you would via email or messaging, saving you a lot of time wondering!

John Smith asked:


Every dad in the world places great value on a sense of humour – especially their own. True, its deployment usually induces more cringes and red faces than the belly laughs he feels it so richly deserves, but as long as it entertains him and nobody gets hurt, he can get away with it. Some dads even feel the need to tell all and sundry that they have a great sense of humour, which really shouldn’t need saying, should it? Perhaps they are only joking. Anyway, with Father’s Day rarely more than a year away, we’d better start thinking about presents that match or (if this is possible) better the recipient’s self-professed wit. This shouldn’t take too long then.

Father’s Day Gifts have always been much more difficult to decide upon than Mother’s Day ones. Fathers tend not to like flowers and perfume, and if there’s a gadget that would improve the quality of their lives, they’d probably already own one. This could be why humorous and quirky presents have played such an important part in Father’s Day celebrations over the years. And now that GettingPersonal.co.uk have collected together some of the world’s most novel, original and laugh-out-loud funny gifts, choosing the one that tickles dad’s funny bone is a simpler process.

Let’s take one example: the gift of nothing (for the man who has everything). People who complain that there is too much packaging on modern products should look at this. Without the packaging it would literally be nothing. But when nothing is packaged correctly, it suddenly becomes something. Confused? That’s nothing. Wait till you see your dad’s face.

And how about receiving a Bible as a Father’s Day gift? You can remind him that he says he likes a good book, but that this one has a rather large hole in the plot. He’ll probably be a little baffled until he opens it up to discover a hip flask ready to be charged up with a drop of his favourite tipple. Would you Adam and Eve it?

You’re probably beginning to work out that these are no ordinary Father’s Day Gifts. They are little packages of laughter that have a certain element of weirdness about them – the “Who would think of a thing like that?” element. Well we already know the answer to that question. Odd people. Who else could think of a toy gun that fires a ball of air harmlessly at its target and then think nothing of marketing it at grown men? Or a golf set that you play on the toilet? Or a pack of bandages that look like T-bone steaks? Or a Swiss cheese door wedge?

All of a sudden the splatted man coaster starts to look like a perfectly normal and logical object. Once this has happened, congratulations – you now inhabit the mind of a dad. The products detailed above are, of course, only the tip of a very peculiar iceberg. The delights that make up GettingPersonal.co.uk’s Father’s Day gift collection just keep on coming, and somewhere within these pages is the one that has your dad’s name on it.

GettingPersonal.co.uk are one of the UK’s leading on-line retailers of Gifts, personalised gifts and Fathers Day Gifts. Their website is packed with over 1,500 gifts for any special occasion.

For more go to www.gettingpersonal.co.uk