Make 'em Laugh

We've all heard of the laws of nature.  Did you ever imagine there are laws of Humor?

Why should I use humor in my discourse or presentation

HELPS YOU CONNECT WITH THE AUDIENCE

MAKES YOU MORE LIKEABLE.

AROUSES INTEREST.

KEEPS ATTENTION.

HELPS EMPHASIZE POINTS AND IDEAS.

DISARMS HOSTILITY.

OVERCOMES OVERLY FLATTERING INTRODUCTIONS.

GETS YOUR POINT ACROSS WITHOUT CREATING HOSTILITY.

HELPS RELATE FACTS AND FIGURES.

MAKES A POSITIVE IMPRESSION.

SHOWS THAT YOU DON'T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.

HELPS PAINT PICTURES IN THE AUDIENCE'S MIND.

MAKES INFORMATION MORE MEMORABLE.

LIGHTENS UP HEAVY MATERIAL.

YOU WILL BE ASKED BACK.

YOUR SPEAKING WILL GET YOU HIGHER EVALUATIONS OR MORE SALES.

YOU WILL MAKE MORE MONEY.

YOU WILL MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY.

You Are Your Own Best Style

You need to uncover the style you already have and use it, rather than use someone else's style. Select material carefully so that it compliments your style. If your humor is too much different from your own personality, it appears awkward and incongruent. Be yourself!