Whether at work or in life, a good laugh can help us through challenging times. Not that the more serious things in life are laughing matters, but a little comic relief among friends and coworkers can be just the thing to help keep situations light and companionable. Especially at work, where teamwork and positive employee relations go hand in hand with good customer service and experiences. Self-deprecating humor can be appropriate, but jokes making fun of people are never appropriate, nor is name calling or the use of racial slurs or demeaning comments. Saying something rude or callous about another person shouldn’t be laughed at, condoned, or repeated – that only serves to demean and diminish the ones making those comments. I’m not naïve – these things happen, and we should distance ourselves from them less they ultimately harm our own reputations. And we should remember that the Bible strongly discourages speaking ill of others, condemning gossip, slander, and negativity in one's speech. It emphasizes the importance of speaking truth and kindness and using one's words to build up rather than tear down. I rarely quote scripture in these messages, but sometimes the lessons from our youth need reaffirming. Whether leading or following, keep a light heart and a positive outlook today.
Jerry Seinfeld (born 1954): American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He specialized in observational comedy.
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