M2_9 Humor in Mentoring Arrangement
Lesson 9
Discuss -> Manage humor in the mentoring arrangement
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Notes
Identify forms of humor appropriate to the mentoring arrangement:
- The use of humor is a interesting one
- If you are not comfortable with humor then don’t use it
- Jokes, one liners, stories can all be forms of humor
- Need to be cognizant of topical issues and avoid
- Need to be mindful of your audience
Discuss ways to deal with inappropriate humor:
- As part of defining the terms of the relationship this should be part of the discussion as to what each person is comfortable with
- Need to address immediately any form of humor that appears to be inappropriate based on reading the body language
- “I sense that I may have offended you with my last comment - if that is so, please accept my apologies”
- “What do we need to do to work through this”
- “I am sorry however I am offended by your last comment”
Discuss the use of humor in the mentoring arrangement:
- Should only be used if you are comfortable in doing so
- Know your audience
- Address inappropriate humor immediately
- Review material listed above
