Taste of English Humor - (Chinese-English Contrast)

Author: Zhang Guangming
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Humorous, simply put, it mainly refers to witty or language. There are many theories about humor in the West. Some theories believe that any humor and laughter are evil and provocative; others argue that any humor and laughter are innocent and joyful. Specifically, humor theories can be broadly categorized into three types: ① Superiority and Inferiority Theories; ② Incongruity, Disappointment, and Ambiguity Theories; ③ Tension Release and Catharsis Theories. Break through conventional humor thinking. This means that not only does it require going beyond conventional single-minded thinking, but it also demands flexible and unconventional approaches to achieve unexpected humorous effects.
We have entered the 21st century, and more than two decades of reform and opening-up in China, along with the collision and exchange of world cultures, have provided us with a rare opportunity to unleash our natural sense of humor. Humor is the lubricant of interpersonal communication. In our daily lives, whether it's a compliment, a critique, an awkward moment, or a challenging situation, humor can be used to express ourselves. Many successful individuals have mastered this secret to easing interpersonal relationships. Therefore, we should seize this divine opportunity to understand humor and learn how to be humorous.