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If you want to say that someone’s advice isn’t easy to follow, you can say…
Easier said than done.
Another way to say that no one liked your joke is…
It went over like a lead balloon.
When you want to say you just don’t understand something, you can say…
I don't get it.
If you do something stupid that causes other people to laugh at you, you…
I made a total fool of myself.
If you want to suggest that someone is reacting too strongly to something, you can tell him or her…
Don't take it so hard. / Don't take it personally.
What does “politically correct” mean?
careful not to use language or behavior that could offend a group of people
How do you respond to a joke that is funny?
That's hilarious/hysterical./That's too much.
How do you respond to a joke that is not funny?
I don't get it./It went over my head.
What theory of humor explains that people often laugh at others’ mistakes or misfortunes?
The Superiority Theory
What theory of humor explains that people often laugh at unexpected or illogical situations?
The Incongruity Theory
What theory of humor explains that people sometimes laugh to relieve tension?
The Relief Theory
What do you call a joke about sex or sexual content?
A dirty joke
What do you call a joke about people of a particular ethnic background?
An ethnic joke
What do you call a joke about men or women?
a sexist joke
What do you call a joke about a political candidate, party or governmental official?
A political joke
What do you call a joke about the use of language in such a way that it becomes funny?
A verbal joke
