Joke
/dʒəʊk/
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Pro Tip 1/3Humor Variety
Jokes come in many forms, like puns or situational comedy, understanding the variety can affect how they're received. 
A pun can be a clever joke based on wordplay: 'I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!'
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Jokes can be culturally sensitive. What's funny in one culture may be offensive in another. 
Jokes about food can be funny in one place but disrespectful in another.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters
The same joke can be hilarious or fall flat depending on the context like social setting, timing, and audience. 
Playing a joke at a party may get laughs, but not at a solemn ceremony.