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The Role of Humor in Setting Social Boundaries
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Humor allows us to explore which rules and social boundaries are important through laughter and probing, but there is also a risk of crossing the line and breaking the safe space. Laughter can be a tool for enforcing social norms but it can also be a source of tension.
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