The use of humor in social interactions, serving functions like tension reduction, relationship building, and social bonding, varying across cultures and individuals.
Example: Workplace humor helping teams cope with stress and build relationships, or therapeutic use of appropriate humor to create rapport and reduce anxiety.
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