Indicate the slightest willingness to laugh and jokes will walk right up to you, delivered by subordinates, peers or even the boss.Look for it and expect it."1So says Kiechel, one of a growing number of "humor consultants" who teach managers, teachers, doctors, and workers from all walks of life to take their jobs seriously and themselves lightly.Humor is no longer considered a frivolous pursuit, as research in the behavioral, social, and medical sciences has revealed a significant relationship between laughter and stress reduction, productivity, and a healthy immune system.
Peter Warnock (Wed,) studied this question.