How might you open a conversation with the persons described in each of these situations? What ap- proaches would meet with favorable responses? What approaches would meet with unfavorable re-
sponses?
1. On the first day of class, you and another student are the first to come into the classroom and are
seated in the room alone.
2. You've just started a new job in a large office where you're one of several computer operators. It
seems as if most of the other people know one another.

Of course, these are my opinionated responses so they might differ from what you're learning.

1. In a school environment, its more friendly and not really professional orientated. I would break the moment of silence and approach the student. Whilst doing that, having a eye contact and a smile on your face giving the impression that you're a friendly person. Some unfavorable responses would not having good eye contact and having a monotone voice.

2. As this is a professional environment, connections matter the most. Its always great to make relationships with your co-workers. Having a friendly attitude and open to communications with those people around you are very important. Introducing yourself to those co-workers with a great attitude and eager to work for the company always leave a great impression. Unfavorable responses are like the 1st response. Having a monotone voice, poor eye contact, and a terrible attitude.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.