humor styles

Humor styles are the different ways people use laughter and jokes to connect with others or express themselves. Generally, they can be categorized into four types: 1. **Affiliative humor** - light-hearted jokes that promote social bonding. 2. **Self-enhancing humor** - a positive outlook on life's absurdities, often used to cope with stress. 3. **Aggressive humor** - jokes that may harm others, often at someone's expense. 4. **Self-defeating humor** - making oneself the butt of the jokes, often to seek approval or avoid confrontation. Understanding these styles can help improve communication and relationships by aligning humor with audience and context.