When preparing a big speech, starting with a joke can help connect with the audience. For over 20 years, the author has been asking people if they want to hear a joke, and over 95 percent say yes. People are excited to hear a joke, and it can make their day.
In one instance, the author asked a lady in a food court if she wanted to hear a joke. She replied that she hadn’t smiled or laughed in 18 months. After telling her the joke, she not only smiled but also laughed.
Original reporting: The Dakota Scout (Sioux Falls) — read the source article.
