is it really good communication skills to laugh in the face of people then talk behind their back?
544735
Why not say it to their face in person?
279490
Would it help if you had a friend with you to help encourage the conversation and avoid any awkward pauses.
303425
Maybe speak in simple sentances so it is easier??  But if she is actually laughing at you, find some one else, bro.
973480
i've heard that i laugh sometimes.
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1) you can bounce ideas of one another\n2) others can give their opinions of your work\n3) You can receive encouragement from one another\n4) You'll learn new skills that the other members posses\n5) Working in a group helps your social skills\n\nAll these things will enhance the skills of the individual members\nhope that helps
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well when im with my friends and they are sad or even if im with my friends or family..if i wanted to make them laugh i would go up really close to there ear and sniff. it works every time and its really funny what some people do...lol i know you probly think im an idiot but im not. (unless you dont like me)......\n\n                       So did i make ya laugh????
165482
oh no, i find it is easier to speak to people when i am smiling, and they listen better as well!!
422630
Hey i let my imaturity show all the time, people appreciate it. Especially when they arent in a good mood. it cheers them up! so acting like a moron around others a big Plus in PR
607469
make a person smile a couple of times, laugh a couple of times and you throw thier receptivity switch in thier personallity to the on position. with this done just deliver the question as if it was something that you needed thier personal advice on and most people will divulge almost anything. they may shoot it straight from the hip or the more shy will give it as a "third" person or "hyperthetical" scenario but we can all read between those lines lol ;o)
540365
The ability to make me laugh.
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It shows you have a quick wit and good sense of humor and timing.  These are all necessary for a stand-up.  \n\nYour ability to make funny remarks about what people are saying would come in handy in those times when you talk with your audience (or are being heckled).\n\nWhat makes a stand-up good, however, is material.  You've got to be a good writer, too, as well as a strong unique personality.  \n\nTry writing 5 minutes of material, and go try it an an open mike.  If it doesn't work, figure out why, rewrite it, try it out again.  And again.  And again.  And again.  OK, that works, now make it ten minutes.  \n\nA comedian needs a good, solid twenty minutes of material to even start work.  It's hard to do, and it takes practice practice practice--and a really thick skin.  Some people aren't going to think you're funny.  \n\nThere's some great comedy writing classes/books around.  \n\nI'd also recommend some narrative-based improv work, so you get an idea of a "story arc", how reincorporation ("callback") works.  \n\nAnd decide what kind of voice you're going to speak in.  Are you a storyteller, a la Richard Pryor?  A joke teller, a la Stephen Wright?  A bad joke teller, a la most of the standups out there?\n\nDo some research, try it out, and good luck!
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Making a person laugh is the most important trait to me. Eye contact also.
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You could try to emulate Worf :)\n\nReally, though, true laughter is healthy and socially acceptable/attractive generally!  If you laugh nervously, you could try working on your confidence.  If you laugh inappropriately, you might try thinking about something else... or overanalyzing the situation, the intents of the speakers, or something distracting like that!\n\nJust a thought -  Good luck!
284353
Simple. For instance, say you are standing in line and it is taking so long. Make jokes about it. There is nothing like a good laugh to bring people together. Then lead the conversation towards that person, asking that person questions about themselves. People love to talk about themselves.
36251
Almost always.  It's just habbit that if I laugh at something in an IM conversation, I just type 'lol' and send it on a single line.
435257
Be assertive, self-confident, and don't back down from anything.  Of course, this is on top of actually being a hard worker and producing positive results in your work.  I've noticed through experience that being funny also works, but make sure everyone's laughing with you - not at you.
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Communication is a way of talking to people.