Go With the Flow and Be Funnier

John Kinde


When you deliver a funny line (one that YOU thought was funny)
and the audience does not laugh, just realize that they are
gently correcting your faulty assumption. They are making you a
better presenter the next time you step on the platform. They are
doing you a favor. They are coaching you to eliminate the joke or
change it. When you are greeted by silence, simply pretend you
were serious. After all, a well delivered humor line should come
as a surprise. If they don't laugh, it's your secret. And maybe
use a stock line like, "the reason I told you that story was..."
And make a learning point. Hopefully everything you share with
your audiences makes a point! Pretend that you never did expect
them to laugh in the first place, and keep moving. They will
never know!

Remember one of the key secrets of the good humorist. Go with the
flow. Do not try so hard to be funny and your humor will usually
be blessed with a more relaxed, natural style and one with
greater impact.

(JohnKinde@Humorpower.com)