Activity What follows is a situation that might be quite common where you go to
school. Read the scenario carefully. Then, in a group, discuss the choices
involving language that Randall Leigh makes in order to be persuasive. Evalu-
ate the specific features of his requests to his classmates.

Randall tends to act desperate, sweet talk his friends and paints himself in a good light.

Explanation:

At first he approaches Brandon and says he'll be late for work, therefore making Brandon think the $1.50 is necessary and will be used for a good thing. He says he's important to the a store to make Brandon think his being late will impact people other than Randall, and that's he's thinking of others rather than himself.

When Randall approaches Kim, he states how much he appreciates Kim and how he's his best friend, which creates a guilt trip for Kim. If he denies his request, then he seems like a bad best friend.

When he approaches Nate, he realizes that Nate doesn't know him well enough to know if he's irresponsible or not. Because Nate's only impression of him is a responsible person who worked hard on a project, Randall plays it up. He brings up good memories that will makes Nate see him in a good light and figure that he'll be payed back.

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.