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If your friend is feeling down or you're both a little bored, making them laugh is a great way to get the good vibes going. You can go with something simple, like a joke or a meme, or try something more elaborate, like a harmless prank. Whatever you try, keep your friends sense of humor in mind so you can make them chuckle with your silly antics.

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  • Question

    How do I deal with someone who is trying to steal my friends?

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    Talk to her (but don't be mean) and ask her if she wants to hang out with all of you together. Just don't let her take over the group.

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    How can I make up jokes to make a friend laugh if I am not good at jokes?

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    Look up jokes that will make someone laugh and then try to remember them.

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    When is the best time to hang out with my friends?

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    Any time is a good time, whenever you feel like being together, when you need a laugh, when you need to socialize, when you need to cheer them up or be cheered up, and so forth.

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    How do I make my friends laugh if I'm a serious person?

    Tom De Backer

    Tom De Backer

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    Humor can be found in the largest variety of things. If you're friends, you're sure to have something in common, start from there and give it a funny twist. Think of something you find funny and offer that, don't try to think of what they might find funny.

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    How can I make my friend laugh if he is angry?

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    When someone is angry it is always best to just talk to them about why they are angry. If you try to make them laugh they won't find it funny.

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    What can I do if my friend is unhappy?

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    Spend time with your friend, talk about what is making her unhappy and plan a fun day together including things she likes to do.

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    How can I make a really serious friend laugh?

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    All you need to do is find something that they love or like and turn that into a joke. It will be relatable and most likely to get them to laugh.

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    What if my doesn't like to laugh?

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    That's okay. You can just have normal conversations with your friend instead of trying to make them laugh, or take part in activities they like to do.

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    What if my friend takes everything too seriously?

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    Take your friend to a comedy show that will make them laugh or ask what things make them laugh. Remind them often that life is to be enjoyed, not treated as a permanent hardship to be overcome.

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    How can I make friends if some people keep making up rumors about me and everyone believes them?

    Rucha Naik

    Rucha Naik

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    Rumors are rumors. They spread like wildfire and there is really nothing you can do about it. If you know the person who is spreading that rumor, you can politely ask them to stop. If you want to be friends with someone, tell them that it isn't true and you would like to be friends with them.

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  • Start laughing and see if your friend laughs too—many times, laughter is contagious.

  • Be animated when you're telling a story, moving your arms around and speaking in an excited voice to make your story even better.

  • Know what your friend likes and dislikes so that you can choose funny things that relate to them.

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  • Avoid being mean if you choose to tease or prank your friend, because you don't want to hurt their feelings.

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