Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.
CommunicationHumorFriendshipSocial interactionLaughterSocial skills
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Laughter makes a good start and an even better finish to friendships.
- In plain terms
- Friends should begin and end with laughter.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to build and sustain relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When can laughter be inappropriate?
- How does humor affect conflict?
Another view
Not all situations are appropriate for humor.
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