Your uncle is telling everyone about burning the turkey by mistake. People are laughing. Should you make a funny comment about it?
Yes, everyone seems in a good mood
No, nobody is laughing
Your cousin is crying because her mashed potatoes spilled everywhere. Should you make a joke to cheer her up?
Yes, to lighten the mood
No, she is upset and jokes might make it worse
Everyone at the table is silent while your grandma says a Thanksgiving prayer. Should you whisper a sarcastic comment to your brother?
Yes
No
Your aunt rolls her eyes and sighs dramatically while cooking. Is this a good time to ask her to play a game?
No, she seems stressed
Yes, she's probably bored
Your cousin drops the turkey on the floor. Everyone gasps. You want to make a joke like, “Five-second rule!”
Not the right time
Yes, perfect time
The whole family is cheering and laughing at the Thanksgiving parade floats.
Yes
No
Your grandma looks frustrated and sighs because her pie burned. Is this a good time to be sarcastic?
Yes
No
During the football game, everyone is relaxed, eating snacks, and laughing. Is this a good moment to make a funny comment?
Yes
No
Your parents and aunt are talking quietly about someone who is sick. Right time for humor?
Yes
No
Your younger cousin is crying because he spilled his juice. You want to joke, “Guess you wanted more to drink!” Right time?
No
Yes
Everyone is relaxed, chatting, and hanging out while waiting in line. Right time to joke about the long line?
No it's not
Yes it is
Grandma is trying to get everyone to take a serious family photo. You want to make everyone laugh with a goofy pose. Right time?
Yes it's a good opportunity
Not during the serious picture
Three adults are rushing around trying to cook everything. Right time to shout, “Where’s the food? I’m starving!”
Yes, it's the right time
Not the right time
Everyone is sitting around the table playing a game and having fun. Right time for playful jokes?
Yes
No
Two relatives are complaining loudly about the traffic. You want to add a sarcastic comment. Right time?
Yes
No
Someone compliments your sweater and you want to jokingly say, “Thanks, it’s older than I am!” Everyone is smiling. Right time?
No
Yes
