A joke can defuse the situation, relieve nervous tension. Remember how friends joked before the exam, and you felt a little easier. Sometimes jokes provoke backlash. Instead of a sense of humor, irritation and anger at the interlocutor appears. In such cases, they say that the joke was out of place. The interlocutor, in response, is also outraged that some people do not understand the jokes. The correct reaction to a joke always leads to a peaceful relationship.
Instructions
Step 1
Smile. If you like the joke, this answer will be enough. If you don't like the joke, all the more smile. Your smile can be very short. But the interlocutor will make sure that you "understand" his intention to joke. If you don’t reproach him, he may be empathetic and watch you why the joke didn’t make you laugh as much as he did. He, too, may not say anything, but conclude for himself that you should not joke like that. Some jokers do not understand the inappropriateness of jokes from the first time. Be patient and do the "smile experiment" several times. Be condescending. And immediately go about your business. It will be enough for a person to know that you are not participating in his stormy joy. And in the future, he will choose another object for jokes. And they will say about you that you do not understand jokes. But good relations will remain between you.
Step 2
Think about where you can apply this joke. If it seems appropriate to you in a certain situation, immediately tell the interlocutor about it. This will praise him for his sharp mind and resourcefulness. The person will be very glad that you want to apply his creativity. When you joke in this way with other people, be sure to share their reactions with the author of the joke. This will delight him.
Step 3
Praise, comment, and praise again. If a joke hurts you, do not rush to "explode". Leave the room immediately. Calm down, drink some water. Do not leave the interlocutor for a long time, return to him. Praise him for intending to joke. Then notice that the joke may be good, but not for you or in the situation. Praise again. Your praise will save the person from the need to be angry and make excuses. This behavior will be the best response to a bad joke.
Step 4
Post a good joke on the Internet and link to your interlocutor. He'll be glad you did. Especially if you hint in the message who exactly joked and how you reacted. This step will be another way to answer a joke.
