A worker or boss who successfully uses humour is seen as both confident and competent.

3. True or false: A study found health workers got greater levels of emotional exhaustion when they had fun at work.

False: A study published in The Journal of Behavioural and Applied Management in 2006, that found for healthcare workers, emotional exhaustion was significantly lower among those who experienced greater levels of fun at work.

4. Which word used in the article means ' respect and approve of someone or their behaviour'?

admire. (Some of us may admire a work colleague or fellow student for their clever and well told joke.)

5. How competent is someone seen as when they tell inappropriate jokes?

Not competent at all. ("Someone who tells inappropriate jokes is also seen as confident but they're also regarded as incompetent.")

2. 请在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

1. Everyone was laughing at the comedian, but I didn't find his type of humour very amusing.

2. The famous actor was arrested at midnight in his underpants – but has since said he sees the funny side of the case of mistaken identity.

3. I think my boyfriend was being sarcastic when he said I've put on weight; he knows I'm pregnant!

4. When you want to make new friends, it's a good idea to invite them for coffee to break the ice.

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