You Can Be Funny and Make People Laugh: No Fluff. No Theories. 35 Humor Techniques that Work for Everyday Conversations Paperback – July 11, 2019

If you're looking for a book on how to improve your sense of humor in real life, and I DON'T MEAN THOSE ONE LINERS YOU GOOGLE! I mean real legit advice then this is it. When Mr. Peart says that this book is no fluff he really means it. After reading this book its insane how he's able to dissect so many examples of humor in here. I had my doubts that he could really be the first to pull of such a feat, but MAN was he able to pull it off. The text in this book is very digestible and when I tell you he breaks down every example that falls under every technique of the 35 listed, take my word for it.The information is so overwhelming that some of you like me will have to read this 2-3 times maybe. From past experience Its usually the case any time I read a book to get the whole thing grained to my head. Anyways I wanna thank my friend Greg for this text of gold. I truly cannot thank you enough for writing such a work of art. This is such an accomplishment that I think we won't see this as the last book of its kind in the near future. If it is then you are such a nerd.ALSO this book is practically useless if you don't put the techniques to practice in real life. Repetition is the mother of all skill so do yourself a favor and go make others **** their pants off! It'll definitely pay off in the long run like anything you start learning new and eventually find a sweet spot.BUY THIS BOOK PEOPLE!

I was really excited to pick this one up, and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for a way to become less "boring" in social interactions, this book is the way to go. There's one catch, though:You have to put in the work. Reading alone, won't be enough. You can't become great at tennis by reading books. Books are there to guide your practice. That's what's so great about this one! There's no fluff or filler, just a number of actionable techniques that you can try out for yourself. I personally plan on tracking each time I use the various techniques, and trying to use at least one per day for starters.Treat the information in this book like you paid a thousand dollars for it.Also, I can't help but mention the Recommended Resources section. It mainly has different recommendations for comedy that showcase the techniques and skills involved. He recommended the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend, and it's by far the funniest podcast I've ever listened to. That alone was worth the price of the book.

Like the techniques and different approaches that can be used to start a funny conversation. Since I started practicing the techniques given on the book with family and friends my way of starting funny conversations has has gotten more entertaining.

It’s not a book of jokes and one-liners. It’s a book that helps you learn how to build connections with people by finding everyday opportunities for casual and fun interactions. The many examples model the concepts that are presented and encourage you to relax, be yourself, experiment, and find and present your fun side. There's so much material here that even those who think they're moderately funny can pick up the book again and again, read a chapter or two, and go out into the world with some fresh ideas on how to inject more fun into their interactions with friends, colleagues, or strangers.Although all readers will learn something about themselves and come away from reading the book with some great ideas, I'd particularly recommend the book for high school, college, and young adults starting out in the social world or workplace, and adults of all ages who feel somewhat shy, introverted, socially anxious, or awkward.

If you want ti.learn to be funny, read a book such as The Comedy Bible. This one is shallow (it's full of "what's," such as "imagine"), redundant (several "techniques" are the same presented differently) and most importantly, dull. I tried hard to find a funny example, and when I did it was a quote by Woody Allen. All other good books on comedy are mostly hilarious! Why learn about being funny from someone who is not?The author's selling point is that other comedy books are for aspirunf comedians while this one is for the average Joe who wants to be a more engaging, fun conversationalist in every day life ... false. He ends up recommending the same techniques (such as exaggerating or using analogies) and those other books are very good anyway for people who just want to be funnier. The author also sats there's no agreement on what makes something funny ... wrong again. Other books about comedy clearly explain it. Here are a few excerpts of what the author considers funny (phrases that were originally lame, AFTER he applied his advice). Judge for yourself. For me, there's nothing funny, new, or effective at all in this book. (The samples are randim, if you wonder if I picked only the non-funny parts):"Justin: You always have to keep everything don’t you? You’re such a hoarder. Melissa: I’m not a hoarder—I like to think of myself as a ‘rescuer of trash.’ I’m more saver than hoarder.Here are some more similes to whet your fancy: He was so happy! He acted like he just won a million dollars. That looks like a 1970s shag carpet. Look at you with your notepad and pen—you’re like a news reporter. We’re all getting sick, except John, he’s like an ox. It’s becoming like The Wild West around here! He’s like the guy who only calls when he needs something.Children: What are we eating tonight? Mother: Daddy’s cooking dinner this time… so it may or may not be edible.But what about making people laugh, you ask? Talk to any comedian and they’ll tell you that the skill of making people laugh starts by creating opportunities for laughter."How are assertions such as the last one expert advice? They aren't.