Sample report for the Humor Styles Questionnaire

HSQ 32 questions Form

This is a sample report for the Humor Styles Questionnaire – 32 questions form. To view your results, please take the test.

Graphical Representations of Scores

Affiliative humor
Self-defeating humor
Self-enhancing humor
Aggressive humor
28.6%
82%
48%
64%

General Dimension Descriptions

Affiliative humor
28.6%

Affiliative humor is defined as the style of humor used to enhance one’s relationships with others benevolently and positively. This style of humor is typically used in a humane, self-accepting way. 

Affiliative humor is similar to self-defeating humor because both styles of humor enhance relationships with others. However, unlike self-defeating humor, affiliative humor is not used at one’s expense.

You have obtained a total score of 16/56 for this trait, meaning that your results is Low levels of affiliative-humor. 

Self-defeating
humor
82%

Self-defeating humor is characterized by using potentially harmful humor towards the self to gain approval from others. Individuals high in this dimension engage in self-disparaging humor, in which laughter is often at their own expense. Self-defeating humor often comes in the form of pleasing others by being the “butt” of the joke. This style of humor is sometimes seen as a form of denial in which humor is used as a defence mechanism for hiding negative feelings about the self.

You have obtained a total score of 46/56 for this trait, meaning that your result is High self-defeating humor. 

Self-enhancing
humor
48%

This type of humor involves put-downs or insults targeted toward individuals. This is the humor used by more aggressive comedians—the put-down artists like Don Rickles or the late Joan Rivers. When it is intended to threaten or psychologically harm others, it is the type of humor used by bullies.

While some of the audience to this type of humor will find it funny, others might laugh to cover up a feeling of discomfort.

You have obtained a total score of 27/56 for this trait, meaning that your result is  Moderate levels of self-enhancing humor.

Aggressive humor
64%

This type of humor involves put-downs or insults targeted toward individuals. This is the humor used by more aggressive comedians—the put-down artists like Don Rickles or the late Joan Rivers. When it is intended to threaten or psychologically harm others, it is the type of humor used by bullies. While some of the audience to this type of humor will find it funny, others might laugh to cover up a feeling of discomfort. Prejudices such as racism and sexism are considered an aggressive style of humor.

You have obtained a total score of 36/56 for this trait, meaning that your results is Moderate levels of self-defeating humor. 

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Detailed Dimension Descriptions & Books

Affiliative humor

28.5%
Your result: Low

Because you scored low in affiliative humor, you don’t tend to engage in witty banter with your colleagues or use humor to enhance your relationship with others. You could probably have some symptoms of depression or anxiety due to this social disconnection. You don’t seem to be interested in charming or amusing others using humor and as a result, are more likely to become the victim of abuse because of the lack of social intimacy.

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Self-defeating
humor

82%
Your result: High

Because you scored high in self-defeating humor, you like to put yourself down or react in a “poor me” fashion when dealing with difficult situations. You are attracted to making yourself the “butt” of the joke to gain approval from others and as a result, show increased symptoms of anxiety or depression. You tend to exhibit lower levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness and higher levels of neuroticism. Also, individuals who score higher on this trait tend to have lower levels of psychological well-being, social intimacy, and self-esteem and are likely to be the victims of bullies. 

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Self-enhancing
humor

48%
Your result: Moderate

Because you scored moderate in self-enhancing humor, you tend to sometimes like making fun of yourself  in a good-natured way. Also, you don’t often take yourself seriously and like making fun of everyday situations and laughing about things that happen to you. You tend to sometimes use the coping mechanism that allows you to cope with stress using humor and this can impact your overall mental health. This can result in reduced depressive or anxious symptoms.  

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Aggressive humor

64%
Your result: Moderate

Because you scored moderate in aggressive humor, you tend to sometimes like jokes that involve put-downs or insults targeted towards other individuals. You often enjoy sarcasm, put-downs, teasing, ridicule or other types of humor used at the expense of others. You also don’t agree with racism or sexism, but sometimes enjoy the jokes. Moderate scorers on this trait tend to have moderate levels of hostility, general aggression and neuroticism as well as agreeableness and conscientiousness.  

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Health & Wisdom

Health

Based on your Humor Styles Questionnaire results, these health recommendations are tailored to support your journey towards personal well-being. The suggestions focus on enhancing positive humor traits, fostering self-acceptance, and promoting healthier interpersonal interactions.

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Cultivate Positive and Healthier Humor Styles
Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Intelligence
Given your low score in affiliative humor, try engaging in friendly humor that brings people together. This can improve relationships and create positive social interactions. Sharing light-hearted jokes and finding humor in common experiences can strengthen bonds and boost your social confidence.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Transform Self-Defeating Humor into Self-Empowerment
Self-Esteem, Positive Mindset
With a high level of self-defeating humor, it’s beneficial to become aware of how often you use humor to belittle yourself. Aim to replace these moments with self-affirming thoughts or jokes that reflect your strengths and achievements. This shift can enhance self-esteem and promote a positive self-image.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Build Resilience with Self-Enhancing Humor
Stress Reduction, Optimism
Your moderate score in self-enhancing humor suggests an opportunity to leverage humor for stress management. Try to find humor in daily challenges or maintain a humorous perspective during tough times. This approach can help turn stressful situations into learning experiences, fostering resilience and optimism.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Channel Aggressive Humor Positively
Conflict Resolution, Social Harmony
With a moderate score in aggressive humor, it’s helpful to identify when humor may become hurtful to others. Practice empathetic communication to ensure your humorous remarks preserve others’ feelings. Using humor to defuse tensions can support social harmony and improve conflict resolution skills.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Wisdom

Based on your Humor Styles Questionnaire results, these wisdom recommendations are tailored to help you embrace healthier humor styles while fostering self-awareness and interpersonal growth. Each suggestion is crafted to guide you towards positive change and personal empowerment.
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Foster Positive Self-Expression
Self-Awareness, Mindful Communication
Given your high Self-defeating humor, it’s important to explore healthier ways of self-expression that reinforce self-worth. Encouraging positive self-talk and reflection can transform negative humor into constructive empowerment. As Buddha wisely said, “You yourself, as much as anyone in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Embrace this notion to strengthen your self-esteem and communication.
Self-defeating Humor – High
Cultivate Humor for Wellbeing
Emotional Resilience, Positive Outlook
With a moderate Self-enhancing humor style, nurturing this can contribute to emotional wellbeing and resilience. Finding joy in everyday moments can be a powerful tool for maintaining balance. Mark Twain once said, “Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” Use humor as a way to uplift your spirit and those around you, promoting a more joyous outlook on life.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
Seek Connection through Shared Laughter
Interpersonal Connections, Positive Interactions
With low Affiliative humor, exploring shared laughter and camaraderie can enrich your relationships. Engaging in group activities that evoke collective joy fosters bonds. As Victor Borge said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” Seek occasions to create joyful experiences with others to nurture connection.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Channel Passion into Purposeful Endeavors
Empathy, Constructive Expression
With a moderate Aggressive humor style, channeling your passion into causes or actions that foster positive change can enhance empathic interactions. Redirecting this intensity toward endeavors that bring fulfillment can be deeply rewarding. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Use this motivation to contribute meaningfully and build harmonious connections.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Art & Culture

Movies

These carefully selected movie recommendations reflect your humor style dimensions. Engaging with these films can offer meaningful perspectives and inspire personal growth by resonating with your unique behavioral traits.
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Patch Adams
Directed by Tom Shadyac, Comedy, Drama
This inspiring film showcases how humor and laughter can profoundly impact healing and connection. With your low Affiliative Humor, Patch’s journey emphasizes the importance of using humor to bond with others and foster positivity, encouraging you to explore this aspect of yourself.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Liar Liar
Directed by Tom Shadyac, Comedy, Transformation
This comedy shows the humor in self-deprecating situations through the character of Fletcher, whose honesty journey mirrors challenges faced by those with high Self-Defeating Humor. It encourages seeing the lighter side of self-imposed barriers and moving towards self-acceptance and growth.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Dead Poets Society
Directed by Peter Weir, Drama, Inspirational
This film’s focus on self-discovery and resilience resonates well with your moderate Self-Enhancing Humor. The story encourages cultivating a positive outlook through personal expression and creativity, reflecting your potential to uplift yourself in challenging times.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Mean Girls
Directed by Mark Waters, Comedy, Social Dynamics
This movie provides a humorous take on social interactions and aggressive humor. It aligns with your moderate Aggressive Humor style, offering insights into balancing assertive humor while avoiding potential interpersonal conflicts, promoting healthier interactions.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Books

The following book recommendations are crafted to resonate with your humor style profile, providing opportunities for personal growth and reflection. These selections align with your current humor strengths while also encouraging development in areas that may benefit from a different perspective.

4 Recommendations available

Radical Acceptance
Tara Brach, Psychology, Self-Help
Given your high self-defeating humor, this book is a wonderful tool to help you cultivate self-acceptance and break away from negative self-talk. It offers insights into embracing yourself fully, which may enrich your perspective and lead to healthier humor expressions.
Self-defeating Humor – High
The Power of Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff, Psychology, Self-Help
For someone with a moderate self-enhancing humor style, this book encourages you to strengthen your positive relationship with yourself. It offers practical strategies to nurture self-compassion, which can boost your self-esteem and humor capacity.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
Daring Greatly
Brené Brown, Psychology, Self-Improvement
Explore new ways to connect with others through this insightful book. While your affiliative humor may be low, this work can expose you to the value of daring to be open and creating positive bonds with those around you, enhancing your social interactions.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman, Psychology, Emotional Skills
With a moderate aggressive humor style, this book can provide valuable insights into harnessing emotions positively. It guides the reader through improving interpersonal skills and understanding the balance of assertiveness, leading to healthier communications and relationships.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Music

Your humor style results offer a window into the nuances of your personality, presenting opportunities to both harness your strengths and foster personal growth. These song recommendations have been thoughtfully selected to resonate with your individual traits, encouraging a journey toward a better self.
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“Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson
Pop, Inspirational
This song aligns with your high Self-defeating humor by encouraging self-reflection and personal transformation. It inspires you to actively seek change while reminding you of your inner strength and potential to influence and improve your own life.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley
Reggae, Uplifting
This uplifting track is a perfect fit for your moderate Self-enhancing humor. The positive and reassuring message can help strengthen your ability to maintain a positive outlook on life, reminding you that every little thing is going to be alright.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
“Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
Soul, Supportive
Despite a low Affiliative humor score, this song gently emphasizes the importance of friendship and support. Its heartfelt lyrics encourage building closer connections and appreciating the strength found in unity and mutual support.
Affiliative Humor – Low
“Stronger” by Kanye West
Hip-Hop, Empowering
This empowering anthem complements your moderate Aggressive humor by celebrating resilience and self-assertion. It’s an energizing reminder to turn personal challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
“Let It Be” by The Beatles
Rock, Reassuring
Providing solace through its soothing melody and lyrics, this song can help balance your humor dimensions by encouraging acceptance and peace of mind. It offers wisdom and comfort during times when emotional stability is needed.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
Affiliative Humor – Low

Paintings

Considering your Humor Styles Questionnaire results, these painting recommendations aim to enlighten your journey towards personal development by relating to your unique humor styles. Each painting taps into different aspects of your personality, providing inspiration and pathways to enhance your emotional well-being and self-appreciation.
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“The Scream” by Edvard Munch
Expressionism, Emotional Depth
This expressive piece mirrors your high self-defeating humor style, illustrating the power of acknowledging inner turmoil. It’s an invitation to recognize and transform negative self-dialogues, offering a path toward a more positive self-view.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
“Irises” by Vincent van Gogh
Post-Impressionism, Nature’s Serenity
This calm, vibrant depiction of irises aligns with your moderate self-enhancing humor, encouraging you to find strength and joy in everyday nuances. It symbolizes your potential to uplift your mood and outlook by harnessing inner positivity.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
“Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” by Pablo Picasso
Cubism, Bold and Challenging
This challenging and provocative artwork resonates with your moderate aggressive humor, inspiring you to boldly confront paradigms with thoughtfulness. It encourages mindful deliberation when expressing assertiveness, promoting balance and understanding.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
“The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymus Bosch
Renaissance, Complex Whimsy
This intricate triptych can inspire your creativity amidst the low affiliative humor dimension. It invites you to explore diverse social connections and seek joy in communal experiences, cultivating deeper relationships and rediscovering camaraderie.
Affiliative Humor – Low

Travel

Museums

These tailored museum recommendations are crafted to enhance your understanding of art and personal development. Aligning with your unique humor styles, these experiences are designed to uplift your self-enhancing perspective while helping you navigate the complexities of self-defeating humor.
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The Museum of Modern Art
New York, USA, Contemporary Art
With your moderate self-enhancing humor, exploring MoMA’s vibrant collection can inspire a deeper appreciation for the quirks and nuances of life. Contemporary art often invites introspection and laughter, enriching your enthusiasm for personal and positive reflection.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Louvre Museum
Paris, France, Historical Masterpieces
Given your high self-defeating humor, the Louvre offers narratives of both triumph and struggle encapsulated in art. These tales can gently nudge you towards self-compassion, encouraging a shift from self-defeating humor to a more balanced self-view.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Tate Modern
London, UK, Modern and Contemporary Art
Your moderate aggressive humor might find resonance in the provocative and boundary-pushing works at Tate Modern. These engaging pieces encourage open dialogue and self-reflection, offering an avenue to transform and channel aggressive humor into constructive insights.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, USA, Diverse Art Collections
With your low affiliative humor, this museum’s inclusive environment fosters artistic appreciation and social bonds. Engaging with diverse collections encourages exploration of different perspectives and nurtures a more affiliative sense of humor.
Affiliative Humor – Low

Cities

These city recommendations are thoughtfully curated to complement your unique humor styles, encouraging personal growth and self-awareness. Each city offers enriching experiences that resonate with your strengths and aid in developing healthier perspectives and connections through humor.
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Osaka, Japan
Vibrant, Humor-Focused
Osaka is known for its comedic culture, particularly through ‘manzai’ stand-up, which can help you explore more affiliative humor styles in a supportive and lively environment. This city is ideal for cultivating positive interactions that enhance your low Affiliative Humor, allowing you to share joy and humor with others more openly.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Dublin, Ireland
Friendly, Inviting
Famous for its wit and warmth, Dublin offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for breaking out of self-defeating humor patterns. Embrace the friendly interactions and stories that encourage self-appreciation and humor that uplifts, aligning with your goal of moderating high Self-Defeating Humor.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Melbourne, Australia
Artistic, Laid-back
Melbourne’s dynamic arts scene and relaxed vibe cater to exploring self-enhancing humor as a tool for personal insight. This city’s myriad of cultural events and laid-back atmosphere provide opportunities for self-reflection and connection, aligning with your moderate Self-Enhancing Humor.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Energetic, Vibrant
Known for its lively and spirited culture, Rio de Janeiro is a city where you can explore humor that positively pushes boundaries in constructive ways. Engaging with its festive atmosphere can help you channel your moderate Aggressive Humor into energy that builds, rather than divides.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Love & Relationships

Family & Friends

To strengthen relationships with family and friends and support your personal growth, the following recommendations have been thoughtfully chosen. These suggestions focus on enhancing your social interactions and personal well-being while reflecting on your humor styles. Each recommendation is crafted to help you build deeper connections and improve your social experiences.
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Participate in Improv Comedy Workshops
Creativity, Social Skills
Engaging in improv comedy can help you develop your affiliative humor, which is currently low, by encouraging spontaneous interactions and fostering a positive social presence. This activity can enhance your creativity and social confidence.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Attend Self-Compassion Workshops
Emotional Well-being, Self-Improvement
Exploring self-compassion workshops can provide invaluable tools to understand and moderate your high self-defeating humor. These sessions offer a supportive environment to shift focus from self-criticism to self-encouragement.
Self-defeating Humor – High
Engage in Positive Storytelling
Emotional Strength, Resilience
Choosing positive storytelling activities can enhance your self-enhancing humor, which is moderate. This can help you see the lighter side of challenges and promote a resilient outlook on life, boosting well-being for yourself and others.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
Practice Professional Stand-Up Comedy
Expression, Controlled Aggression
Stand-up comedy could be a constructive outlet for your moderate aggressive humor. This platform allows you to express your perspectives humorously while cultivating mindful interactions and audience rapport.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Romantic Relationships

Your humor styles reflect a unique blend of character strengths and areas for growth in your personal relationships. The following recommendations are designed to maximize your potential for connection, deepen your self-awareness, and foster healthier romantic interactions.

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Embrace Positivity Through Humor
Developing Positive Interactions, Growth in Affiliative Humor
With your low affiliative humor style, there’s an opportunity to enhance positive interactions by sharing light-hearted moments and jokes that foster inclusivity. This can help build a warm and welcoming atmosphere in your relationship, allowing both you and your partner to connect more effortlessly.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Transform Self-Defeating Humor
Personal Empowerment, Positive Self-image
Your high self-defeating humor indicates a tendency to undermine yourself for a laugh. Redirect this towards uplifting humor that boosts self-esteem and reinforces positive self-talk. This shift can support healthier self-perception and improve how you project confidence within romantic relationships.
Self-defeating Humor – High
Encourage Self-Enhancement
Self-Improvement, Emotional Resilience
With a moderate self-enhancing humor style, focusing on personal joy and finding humor during challenging times can boost emotional resilience. Share stories and experiences that highlight your ability to find positivity, thereby enhancing your relationship’s emotional climate.
Self-enhancing Humor – Moderate
Balance Aggressive Humor
Healthy Communication, Relationship Harmony
Your tendency towards aggressive humor can be managed by ensuring conversations remain respectful and empathetic. Practice assertive communication, which can help maintain harmony and mutual respect, ultimately strengthening trust and understanding in your romantic life.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Career

Strengths

To guide you towards greater career fulfillment and personal development, the following recommendations are specially curated. They play to your strengths while offering ways to grow in areas where improvement can further enrich your contributions and satisfaction in your professional life. Each suggestion encourages leveraging your unique humor styles towards achieving personal and professional success.
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Creative Writing and Storytelling
Literature, Creative Arts
Your moderate ‘Self-Enhancing Humor’ suggests you can creatively use humor to cope with challenges. Writing and storytelling can be outlets for this trait, allowing you to share stories that inspire resilience and positivity. Consider joining creative writing workshops to hone your storytelling skills and leverage humor in your narratives.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Stand-Up Comedy
Performance Arts, Humorous Expression
Given your high ‘Self-Defeating Humor’, stand-up comedy provides a stage where self-deprecation can be transformed into relatable, powerful performances. This platform allows for personal growth through humor that resonates with audiences. Learning from seasoned comedians can refine your art and make your routines more impactful.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Motivational Speaking
Public Speaking, Inspirational Events
With moderate scores in both ‘Self-Enhancing’ and ‘Aggressive Humor’, you can motivate and engage audiences effectively. Positioning yourself as a motivational speaker allows you to use humor to break tension and inspire change. Strengthening this by attending public speaking seminars can maximize your effectiveness.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
Team-Building Facilitator
Corporate Training, Group Dynamics
Despite low ‘Affiliative Humor’, there’s room for growth in fostering positive group environments. Training in team-building strategies can help develop your capacity to build rapport using humor, thus enhancing workplace cohesion. Focus on exercises and workshops that build interactive and playful team collaborations.
Affiliative Humor – Low

Weaknesses

Based on your Humor Styles Questionnaire results, the following recommendations have been thoughtfully crafted to support your career development and address potential areas for growth. Each suggestion is designed to enhance your professional effectiveness and personal well-being by aligning with your unique humor style dimensions.
4 Recommendations available
Foster a Positive Work Environment
Team Building, Positive Communication
Given your low affiliative humor, actively working to foster a more inclusive and positive work environment can enhance team cohesion. By encouraging and practicing supportive and friendly interactions, you can contribute to a more engaging and motivational atmosphere at work.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Build Self-Esteem Through Constructive Feedback
Personal Growth, Self-Improvement
With a high self-defeating humor style, focusing on receiving and giving constructive feedback can help shift negative self-perceptions to more positive self-esteem. Engage in self-reflection and seek feedback that helps cultivate a healthier self-image.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Cultivate Resilience with Positive Reframing
Stress Management, Emotional Stability
Given your moderate self-enhancing humor style, proactively practicing positive reframing techniques can improve your resilience to stress and challenges. View obstacles as opportunities for growth to maintain emotional stability in chaotic work days.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Encourage Constructive Communication
Conflict Resolution, Workplace Harmony
With your moderate use of aggressive humor, it’s beneficial to focus on encouraging constructive communication to manage conflicts. Strive for assertive but kind dialogue to foster workplace harmony and improve relationships with colleagues.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Opportunities for Success

Based on your results from The Humor Styles Questionnaire, these career opportunities are curated to leverage your unique sense of humor and provide pathways for personal development. Our aim is to offer inspiring career options that align with your tendencies and encourage both personal and professional growth.

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Comedian or Comedy Writer
Entertainment, Creative Writing
Given your high Self-defeating humor, a career in comedy can allow you to artfully transform adversity into engaging narratives, offering both personal and audience catharsis. This role leverages your ability to reflect on life’s challenges humorously, but consider workshops in self-awareness to balance the humorous self-critique with empowerment.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Life Skills Coach
Personal Development, Coaching
Your moderate Self-enhancing humor means you can encourage resilience and self-growth in others. As a life skills coach, you’ll support others in overcoming challenges with positivity and laughter. Consider communication and motivational speaking courses to augment your coaching skills and maximize impact.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Marketing Strategist
Marketing, Innovation
Your moderate Aggressive humor can be channeled constructively into marketing, crafting bold and attention-grabbing campaigns that captivate audiences. Your humor style suggests a flair for challenging norms—perfect for strategies that break the mold. Enhance your effectiveness by engaging in subtlety-focused marketing courses.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
Workshop Facilitator
Education, Interactive Teaching
Although your Affiliative humor is low, facilitating workshops can enhance your skills in developing inclusive humor that builds community and connection. This role offers a venue to practice and expand your affiliative humor, fostering a collaborative and harmonious learning environment. Exploring collaborative teaching techniques could be beneficial.
Affiliative Humor – Low
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Self-Discovery

Sports & Games

Sports

These personalized sport recommendations are crafted with your humor styles in mind, helping you to embrace laughter while encouraging personal growth and healthier comedic interactions. Each activity is designed to leverage your strengths while also supporting areas where there’s room for improvement.

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Laughter Yoga
Group Exercise, Joy, Stress Relief
Laughter Yoga offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with others through shared humor and joy, which can positively develop your low affiliative humor. It encourages forming bonds and enhances the ability to use humor constructively in social scenarios.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Stand-Up Comedy Class
Performance, Confidence, Expression
Participating in a stand-up comedy class can help moderate your self-defeating humor by shifting focus towards self-expression and enhancing self-esteem. It cultivates a healthier sense of humor by encouraging positive interactions with an audience.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Improvisation Theatre
Creativity, Teamwork, Adaptability
Engaging in improvisational theatre nurtures your self-enhancing humor by fostering a supportive environment for spontaneous creativity and adaptability, reinforcing a positive outlook and emotional resilience.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Mixed Martial Arts Training
Discipline, Strength, Emotional Regulation
MMA training encourages discipline and self-control, which can help moderate aggressive humor. It allows for the channeling of aggressive tendencies into physical fitness, improving emotional regulation and promoting positive social interactions.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate

Games

Based on your results from The Humor Styles Questionnaire, the following game and e-game recommendations have been tailored to complement your humor traits. These selections are designed to nurture your strengths and encourage growth in areas such as emotional resilience, self-awareness, and social engagement in a fun and immersive manner.
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Stardew Valley
Simulation RPG, ConcernedApe
Stardew Valley offers you a peaceful farming experience that promotes routine and social interaction with charming town characters. It’s perfect for enhancing your low affiliative humor by engaging in light-hearted social exchanges and building community relationships.
Affiliative Humor – Low
Undertale
Role-Playing Game, Toby Fox
This game is known for its unique humor and emotional depth, allowing you to interact with characters in a meaningful way. It supports self-reflective tendencies seen in high self-defeating humor by offering choices that encourage empathy and connection without self-deprecation.
Self-Defeating Humor – High
Celeste
Adventure Platformer, Maddy Makes Games
Celeste is an inspiring game about overcoming personal challenges, aligning with your moderate self-enhancing humor. It naturally encourages positive self-talk and resilience, motivating you to acknowledge and celebrate personal victories.
Self-Enhancing Humor – Moderate
Portal 2
Puzzle Platformer, Valve
Portal 2’s clever puzzles and witty dialogue engage your moderate aggressive humor constructively, promoting strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in an entertaining and intellectually stimulating environment.
Aggressive Humor – Moderate
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Fran Lebowitz
Fran LebowitzAuthor & Public Speaker
To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries
of life.
W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset MaughamPlaywriter & Novelist
Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.
Harper Lee
Harper LeeNovelist

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