Laughter is contagious and can take over an entire group within minutes. It makes people openly expressive and more likely to share personal information with you. Within seconds of meeting someone, you can sometimes tell if you’ll become friends simply by whether or not you laugh together.

Laughing, in fact, is one of the great secrets to popularity. But what makes it such a powerful emotion?

 

A Low Down on the Power of Laughter

 

Benefit #1: Laughter Promotes Intelligence

Humour is an important aspect of human intelligence, which is why you’re more attracted to others who make you laugh. It’s also why you’re drawn to those who can make you see a situation from a different perspective.

You’re always on the lookout for novelty in people. Just as you’re happier with someone who can bring out the playfulness and liveliness in you, you’re happier with someone who can see life as less of a chore.

The ability to create humour in yourself and others is a sign of intelligence. You find yourself naturally attracted to people who can make you see the lighter side of a situation. They give you the opportunity to shift your perception and view things differently.

 

Benefit #2: Laughter Promotes Long-Term Relationships

Humour is a major factor in long-term relationships. People who make you laugh and enjoy your company will get a foot in the door for a long friendship.

When you meet someone under good circumstances, you’re naturally drawn to them. Enjoying a sense of humour and laughing together allows you to get to know each other in a natural way. You’ll enjoy the fact that you can communicate with each other.

The connection that grows from these positive associations will become more powerful as time goes on. Each time you enjoy that person’s company, you strengthen your bond.

 

Benefit #3: Laughter Makes You More Attractive and Authentic

Laughing is a very authentic expression, as it’s usually not a calculated move. It comes up naturally in your body and creates an emotional response that is unmistakably and unapologetically human.

By allowing yourself to laugh and be yourself, you’re making an open and genuine impression on the people around you. You’re seen as a natural and real person, which is something you’re always trying to accomplish.

 

Breaking Free from Your Comfort Zone: How to Become Funnier

Laughing with others is about letting go of your inhibitions and connecting with others. But to do that, you have to be able to connect with yourself and be a little spontaneous.

You have to be willing to take a risk, and you have to be willing to get a little uncomfortable. In this way, you open up the door to new possibilities and new ways of seeing the world. Being funny is a skill that can be learned. Here are some ways to do it:

  • Read books, movies, and engaging content that can help you connect with people;
  • Notice other people and what makes them laugh;
  • Practice your speech to boost your confidence;
  • Play around with facial expressions, mannerisms, and gestures to put an emphasis on your humour;
  • Build your stories by adding details that lead to the punchline;
  • Take the time to be comfortable with opening yourself up in new ways;

 

The Bottom Line: How Laughter Leads to Likeable Qualities in More Ways than One

Laughing with others is a great way to bond and build connections. There is a level of intimacy that naturally grows out of laughing together. It’s a sign of trust and respect.

While it’s easy to associate being funny with being popular, you’ll see that laughter leads to all kinds of healthy associations that you desire. By allowing yourself to laugh, you’re creating the kind of personality that is endearing, engaging and draws people to you.

 

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