Since we are all surely filled up to the brim with the dread of the day, let’s see if we can work in a little levity in our brands. Humans need to laugh. Research has found that laughter can be an ...

As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...

All right, culture vultures and fans of the hilariously twisted! Welcome to another week in our shared saga, where we find ...

I recently made what I thought was a snarky New York quip but I deeply offended the person I was joking about. That simply proves the point that you really have to know your audience and make sure ...

This story about Hana Einbinder, Maya Erskine, Charlotte Nicdao and Punam Patel first appeared in the Comedy & Drama Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine. The last 16 months have found people ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Sierra Teller Ornelas’ family, those who could spin a good tale earned a seat at her grandmom’s expansive dining table, with lesser voices banished to the living room. “There was ...

Monash University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. RMIT University provides funding as a strategic partner of The Conversation AU. When asked to describe an ideal ...

The fundamental view of humor differs across cultures. Source: Felix Rostig/ Unsplash Have you ever heard a joke that made you burst into laughter while your immigrant friend had a straight face?

This post is written by Apoorva Thakur, junior research assistant at the Department of Psychology, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai, India. Humor, specifically political humor, serves a purpose. It can be a ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Sierra Teller Ornelas’ family, those who could spin a good tale earned a seat at her grandmom’s expansive dining table, with lesser voices banished to the living room. “There was ...