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Take a joke

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Colloquial UsePlay
Used mainly in informal, casual conversation among friends or peers. SlideWhen I teased John about his new hairstyle, he laughed and said he could take a joke.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Awareness that humor varies by culture; what's a joke in one culture may offend in another. SlideShe's from a different culture; she might not take a joke the same way you do.
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Emotional IntelligencePlay
Understanding and managing one's own emotions when responding to humor. SlideHe can take a joke without getting angry because he's emotionally intelligent.