Laughing Comfortably
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Summary
Editor's review
As a content editor, I believe the book's value lies in its clever blending of psychological common sense with everyday practice. Rather than piling up abstruse theory, it uses a wealth of vivid examples to let readers grasp the essence of humor with a knowing smile. Particularly commendable is the author's discussion of the boundary between "appropriate humor" and "offensive jokes," which shows valuable social insight.
It should be noted, however, that the book's academic depth is limited, making it better suited as an introductory work in popular psychology. Some case examples in certain chapters feel dated and fail to fully reflect new forms of humor in the internet age. Overall, this is a "psychological massage" of a book, suitable for casual bedside reading; its greatest value lies not in intellectual innovation but in reminding us that, in the fast pace of modern life, retaining the ability to laugh is itself a form of survival wisdom.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Professionals hoping to enhance their interpersonal charm
- Urban readers seeking ways to relieve stress
- General readers interested in popular psychology
- Beginners looking to improve their public speaking and expression skills
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking professional academic research in psychology
- Deep readers expecting a systematic theoretical framework of humor
Reading tips
- Fragmentary reading is recommended, savoring one or two short sections at a time
- Readers may reflect on the applicability of the book's examples in light of their own experience
- For the practical sections, it is advisable to start trying them out in small social settings
About the publisher
Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.
Contents
- 前言
- 便宜有效
- 不宜动土
- 不通事理
- 贵在坚持
- 真实痛苦
- 写实主义
- 上帝旨意
- 菩萨打架
- 呆鸟不飞
- 楼票价高
- 吹牛说谎
- 没有人味
- 奉送高帽
- 园外之狼
- 衣食夫妻
- 墓前石人
- 自有说法
- 善待债主
- 宁困不囚
- 紧张原因
- 愚人傻瓜
- 不做不休
- 须找生计
- 惯性使然
- 忌讳落音
- 新闻用语
- 无须行动
- 枇杷琵琶
- 柜台内外
- 缺两根梁
- 先有鸡蛋
- 尽善尽美
- 蚊帐与符
- 食东住西
- 华丽押韵
- 有奖问答
- 戏迷背经
- 阵亡死尸
- 富有贼样
- 何怨之有
- 烂说成赚
- 换了情趣
- 可评十分
- 卖馊糕者
- 实话实说
- 尚未相识
- 夫妻俭省
- 尚不知羞
- 时代加快
- 报告批复
- 来世还债
- 谦虚过头
- 爱幽默感
- 对联赏析——破鞋不补
- 不动不吃
- 谈论球技
- 半句诗谜
- 老狗逛街
- 相同问题
- 买后悔药
- 戏是假的
- 都没有了
- 如愿以偿
- 黎庶小民
- 魔术电梯
- 彼此不同
- 互寄照片
- 不戴眼镜--以假还假
- 浪漫诗意
- 相互补偿
- 终须被吃
- 万事俱备
- 一种时髦
- 编辑审稿
- 音韵学问
- 搞不明白
- 还不够高
- 水火四论
- 城乡之差
- 寻找公平
- 礼宾徒弟
- 新教室铭
- 钱为背景
- 成功之母
- 主角亮相
- 谨遵父命
- 木匠教授
- 糊涂蛋蛋
- 骗食本事
- 贼诉冤情
- 酒鬼医生
- 吝啬有术
- 一步不走
- 树杈朝上
- 晌午点蜡
- 打是不打
- 举例跑题
- 不会减少
- 不可相比
- 约会重演
- 无须照明
- 白字监生
- 难得糊涂
- 败掉家当
- 雌雄能辨
- 衣靠群众
- 合伙乞讨
- 有人听房
- 雷过是雨
- 乞求天狗
- 被罚变驴
- 榆木疙瘩
- 三万人马
- 梦里自由
- 大小级差
- 计算灾情
- 嫌贫爱富
- 仅为客套
- 见钱眼开
- 小武侠迷
- 职业用语——重复再三
- 双倍工钱
- 佛见佛笑
- 不徇私情
- 太太开心
- 长寿之秘
- 歪打正着
- 答案惟一
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About the author
Jie Baofeng, born in 1976 and a native of Qianguo, Jilin, is of Han ethnicity and serves as an assistant researcher. He is currently director of the Jilin Provincial Local Chronicles Museum, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial CPPCC, and vice chair of the Jilin Provincial Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, and has long been engaged in compiling local chronicles. He has planned and published more than ninety chronicles and gazetteers, including the Illustrated Gazetteer of the Colonial Governing Institutions of the Puppet State of Manchukuo, and has served as chief editor of numerous history and popular science series, gaining extensive experience in document organization and knowledge dissemination. His works span a wide range of subjects, including folk literature, inspirational growth, and social fiction, with 970 titles held in the collection. These include multivolume editions of traditional classics such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas and The Complete Works of Guiguzi, as well as accessible popular readings, reflecting an editorial approach that balances scholarship with readability.
Yu Yongfang: public information about this author is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the sixty-six works held in the collection, Yu Yongfang is a compiler with a relatively broad range, focusing mainly on two categories: divination and inspirational personal growth. Representative works include Clumsy Tricks Backfire, A Compendium of Chinese and Foreign Jokes, A Compendium of Chinese and Foreign Jokes and Humor, The Blind Men and the Elephant, Laughter Always Present, A Heart of Laughter Always Kept, Laughing with Civility, and Laughing Comfortably. These titles show considerable effort in books on jokes, humor, and life philosophy, often conveying worldly wisdom and everyday wit through short stories and a light tone. Such works are plain in language and concise in length, suited to general readers, and reflect the author's editorial preference for readability and everyday inspiration.
