We’re all drawn to people with a sense of humor.

Humor is a great way to release tension and shake a bad mood. It can also make the workday more fun- so long as the humor is appropriate, not offensive to others, and doesn’t interfere with work.

• Use humor to lighten up a difficult situation.

• Look for opportunities to laugh with co-workers. Start a joke-of-the-month contest. Clip and post cartoons that make you laugh.

• Buy a funny card for a co-worker.

• Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.