Do you give or get courtesy laughter?

Sometimes I am not sure if someones laughter is genuine or just a courtesy laugh? Do you give or get courtesy laughter?

Yes, I get courtesy laughter from people. 10
No, I do not get courtesy laughter from people. 3
Yes, I give courtesy laughter. 59
No, I do not give courtesy laughter. 19
Not sure. 6
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  • wigsplitz

    Are you elderly? Are you a strip club patron? Are you wealthy? Are you in a position of authority or power? Do you make big decisions that affect someone else? Are you anyone's boss?

    If you answered yes to any of the above questions, most likely you're getting courtesy laughs.

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    • flutterhigh

      You're forgetting the biggest one.

      Are you hot?

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      • wigsplitz

        Yes, good call.

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    • No to all of those. Interesting though.

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  • when i laugh i fart so theres the proof

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  • Chillpill

    I give courtesy chuckles sometimes. I find that it greases the wheels of communication. When I get courtesy laughter from salespeople I find it extremely creepy, but when I get it from someone else I find it quite flattering.

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  • SoccerStud88

    my laugh cures cancer

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  • Tehboss

    fuck no!if you want to see me laugh you gotsa work for it :P and wen i do you hear angels singing!!

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  • ishkabob

    I always do and I guess I probably do it too much. Some times I do it in a movie when they said something that was meant to be funny but wasn't even though I know no one can hear me anyway.

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  • Depends on who I'm dealing with, obviously. I meant giving it, considering I pretty much never get it anyways.

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  • theytookthisone

    I only give courtesy laughter at work, when dealing with customers lol. I just try to be polite in that environment

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  • flutterhigh

    I don't give or get it.

    I take it.

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  • kittenlittle

    yes, i always give courtesy laughter to seem friendly and interested

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  • NothingxCrazy

    I laugh a lot as is.. I don't need to fake it.

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