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WorksheetsLaugh At Yourself!
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 56mins
To be able to laugh at yourself means:
Laughing at and criticizing others instead of yourself
Finding humor in your own mistakes without taking yourself too seriously
When you can laugh at …… no one can ever make a fool of you.
(a)
If you would not be …… at, be the first to laugh at yourself.
(a)
If I were (a) the opportunity to present a gift (b) the next generation, it (c) be the ability (d) each individual to learn to laugh (e) himself.
to be able to 'take a joke' means:
taking everything seriously and lacking a sense of humor
having a sense of humor and not getting offended easily
reacting angrily to playful comments or teasing
to be unable to 'take a joke' means:
being a professional comedian
laughing at everything
being too serious or uptight
7-11.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
to be able to 'take a joke' means:
accept jokes about yourself with grace
take a joke about oneself literally
react negatively to teasing
How often is the expression 'take a joke' used?
regularly
often
rarely
The expression 'take a joke' has been around since …… .
early 1800s
late 1700s
the word 'take' in 'take a joke' means:
select 2 answers
tolerate
deny
accept
share
What are some important characteristics of a good joke?
boring and dull
long and detailed
surprising and humorous
12-18.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
People who are funny tell you a …… that no one else will.
It's a bad sign not to be able to …… a joke, even at your expense.
get
take
You can accept the fact that you're …… .
inperfect
unperfect
I'm the one who can make the mistake but I'm also the one who can …… the mistake.
recognize
There's real …… in that ability.
People admire your ability to transcend your …… .
limits
The humorist is always …… foolishness and wisdom.
Benefits of Laughing at Yourself
Laughing at yourself boosts your physical and mental health. One day as you are walking down the street, you stumble and fall. You look around to see who witnessed your klutziness, and then you either, a) feel totally embarrassed, or b) laugh at yourself and continue on your way.
There are two types of people: those who laugh at themselves and those who take themselves too seriously. The science of good health agrees with those who laugh when they fall. It turns out that being able to laugh at yourself is a very healthy habit.
The ability to not take yourself too seriously signifies the ability to recognize that you are not the center of the universe, and this is very beneficial to your mental health. Another study shows that people who know how to laugh at themselves are less stressed. It's also good for your heart, as an 'active sense of humor' can protect against heart attack and prevent heart disease. Plus, laughing at yourself improves short-term memory. Science says that the more you laugh, the better you remember.
So, next time you trip and fall on the sidewalk, laugh. You'll be healthier!
Building Resilience Through Humor
Laughing at yourself not only has physical health benefits but also helps in building resilience. The ability to find humor in embarrassing situations can strengthen your mental toughness and help you bounce back from setbacks more easily.
Finding humor in embarrassing situations helps build _.
(a)
Humor in embarrassing situations strengthens mental _.
(a)
Why is not taking yourself too seriously beneficial for mental health?
It helps in reducing stress and anxiety
It leads to increased self-esteem
It improves social relationships
Laughing at yourself can protect against heart _.
Why is laughing at yourself considered a healthy habit?
It helps in reducing stress and anxiety
It boosts self-confidence and resilience
It leads to arrogance and overconfidence
Laughing at yourself can improve short-term _.
(a)
