Essay: Is humor the best way to resolve conflicts?

Hi there!

Thank you for doing your homework and for expressing your opinions.

You have very brilliant ideas. ^^,

Indeed, humor doesn\'t resolve any conflicts but then it lightens the mood in a situation.

Anyway, please go over the corrections. 

Have a great day!

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~T. Nina~

It does not make sense at all that humor is the best way to resolve conflicts.

>> Humor as the best way to resolve conflicts doesn\'t make sense at all.

Often, the best way of taking the tension and stress out of the situation is by injecting some humor.

>>  Oftentimes, the best way to take the tension and stress out of a situation is by injecting humor.

You can defuse a tense situation with a joke or a humorous anecdote that may allow the other party to understand your side of the disagreement.

>> You can defuse a tensed situation with a joke or a humorous anecdote that may allow the other party to understand your point.

This can be used by a mediator or by a conflicting party.

>> Correct!

However, it\'s important to avoid jokes that may either belittle or offend a party, and don\'t always expect humor to work as it depends on the individual.

>> Correct!

Your attempt of making a joke can be perceived by the other party as you do not take the situation seriously.

>>  Your attempt of making a joke can be perceived by the other party as though you are not serious.

OR>>  Your attempt of making a joke can be perceived by the other party as though you are not taking the situation seriously.

It can upset your partner and it can make the situation worse.

>> Correct!

In many conflicts, just listening could solve the problem.

>> Correct!

Listen for what is felt as well as said.

>> Correct!

OR>> Listen to what is felt as well as what is said.

When we listen we connect more deeply to our own needs and emotions, and to those of other people.

>> Correct!

Listening also strengthens us, informs us, and makes it easier for others to hear us.

>> Correct!^^