We all like to laugh, it can release tension, change your mood, and shift your mindset. However, sometimes it's not appropriate to laugh, especially in a work environment. Don't get me wrong laughing and keeping the mood light can be a good thing at work. What I'm talking about here is the terminal "Kidder". The person that walks around and it seems that their one mission all day every day is to tell jokes to anyone within earshot, interested or not.
Some people feel uncomfortable telling the "Kidder" that they don't want to hear it, or now is not the time. It doubles in discomfort if you find the humor offensive.
Feigning interest will only work in the early instances. After awhile you may be able to or even feel up to taking the time to stop and pretend to listen. You might be tempted to just ignore the "Kidder" and hope they get the hint. Bad news for you. You're not the first person that has tried this with the Kidder. They've adapted a tough skin and hardly notice that you're not interested.
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