Five styles of humor

What's that? It is the ability to laugh at yourself, your shortcomings, failures or strange features. This kind of humor makes people feel more comfortable around you because you show that you don't take yourself too seriously.

What does this mean? People who use self-irony are perceived as self-confident and empathetic. Perhaps someone will think that this is a sign of low self-esteem, but vice versa: only a person with strong self-esteem can afford to openly laugh at himself. Such humor helps to defuse a tense situation.

What's that? It is «social» humor that aims to bring people together, create a pleasant atmosphere and strengthen relationships. It includes light jokes, ironic remarks, funny stories that are not intended to offend anyone.

What does this mean? If you use affiliate humor a lot, you're probably a sociable, optimistic, and friendly person. Such people value social connections, seek to avoid conflict, and love when everyone around them feels happy. This style of humor — is a tool for building and maintaining friendships.

What's that? It is humor that uses sarcasm, ridicule, ridicule, or insults, often directed at other people. The purpose of such humor — is to cause laughter at the expense of someone's shortcomings or failures.

What does this mean? People who often use aggressive humor may seem less empathetic, or even repulsive. They are able to use this style as a defense mechanism or to raise their status in a group by «humiliating» others. Such humor can be a sign of high competitiveness or internal tension.

What's that? Sharp, intellectual humor that mocks social phenomena, politics, famous people or generally accepted norms. He exposes the absurdity of the world and makes people think.

What does this mean? People who prefer satire are usually observant and have a deep understanding of social and political processes. They may be cynical, but their cynicism often stems from a desire for justice and change. This style of humor is rather about an inquisitive mind and the desire to analyze the world.

What's that? This is humor based on a complete lack of logic. It creates a comic effect by combining unexpected, meaningless and strange images or ideas.

What does this mean? If you like absurd humor, it can indicate extraordinary thinking and rich imagination. Such people are able to see the funny in everyday, seemingly ordinary things and are not afraid to break the rules.