People view funny co-workers as competent and self-assured, study says
Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 07:01
in Psychology & Sociology
After "attractive," few compliments are more universally welcomed than "funny." But being deemed hilarious or witty is more than just a personality trait that can win you more friends. If used successfully, humor also can boost your status at work, persuading others that you're both more confident and more competent than you may actually be, according to forthcoming research into the connection between status and humor.