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Microsoft Education Competencies: Humor
Proficiency Level
Level 1: Basic Level 2: Intermediate Level 3: Advanced Level 4: Expert Generally uses humor in a positive way
Uses humor to bring people together
Knows exactly when and where a joke or story will be effective
Can see humor in almost everything
Is conscientious about timing and setting for humor
Uses humor to boost morale or decrease tension
Has a great sense of timing
Sought out by others for guidance in this area
Tries to defuse tense situations with appropriate humor
Uses humor to make for a more relaxed and productive atmosphere
Realizes when and where humor will backfire, and withholds
Uses humor as a uniting dynamic across a range of situations
Can laugh at self and others
Allows others to be funny
Understands that laughter makes a more comfortable meeting, classroom, etc
Recognizing and appreciates a great sense of humor in others
Overdoing Humor
• May disrupt group process with untimely or inappropriate humor
• May use humor to deflect real issues and problems
• May use humor to criticize others and veil an attack
• May use humor to deliver sarcasm or cynicism
• May be perceived as immature or lacking in appropriate seriousness
• His/her humor may be misinterpreted
Passed on – with thanks to : Microsoft Education Competencies: Humor
