Where do you draw the line on the subjects you will joke about?
Personally, I decided to erase that line a long time ago, but I'm curious as to where your line is.
A frank discussion on use of humor and joking in writing and where writers should draw the line. read more
Well I personally do not like to joke about religion, politics or race. I don't feel that one should live in a laugh less world however when it causes pain to someone I think that joking should not persist.
I think no subject is off limits, but like Cheryl I believe a joke shouldn't cause hurt feelings or pain.
I am very open minded and will joke about most subjects, but i would definately draw the line at recent deaths, child abuse and humour that is really just cruelty in disguise.
I think it all depends on your audience .. I have a wide variety of friends and know the ones that don't like specific jokes so I respect that and don't make jokes or tell stories in relation to what they don't like. And, you have to also know your audience ... who likes what, who doesn't, who is more sensitive.
I draw the line about jokes when it comes to hurting another person with my words. As humans with feelings we forget that words hurt and some jokes are not worth repeating. A really good question here! take care
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