This document discusses using humor in professional writing. While humor can make writing more engaging, jokes about sensitive topics like race, gender, or products could offend readers. It's best to use self-deprecating humor or jokes that relate to topics your audience can understand. Repetition and absurdity can also make jokes more effective when used properly and tied to the overall topics being discussed. However, humor should not detract from the main points being made.

1. Professional Writing HumorMark Trautman

2. HumorAdding humor to professional writings, can liven Up an article for an easy read. However, If it is based for more than just a few people it can spread throughout an entire group of people quickly. This can potentially lead to problems if a joke is offensive.

3. What not to doJokes dealing with personal matters such as :Size Shape PersonalityProductsRaceBeing cynical

4. Use your imaginationUse your imagination to create elements that your audience has something to relate to, keeping in mind sensitivity. Make accurate remarks that deal with your audience. If you use jokes about your self, it will be much harder to embarrass others. Being able to laugh at your own jokes is a plus but it also can help you boost your confidence.

5. Relating to topicsWhen using a joke in a letter you may want to bring it up more than once, if your making a point. Repetition also helps. However if your joke may throw off topics, then do not reuse the joke.Sometimes using absurd things works effective.Overall Humor can be effective when used properly.

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