Best friend Quote by Scott Adams
““Never use naughtiness in mixed company, unless your witticism is so funny that your audience will shoot tears of happiness out of their eyes with a velocity sufficient to powerwash a small bus. Any joke that falls short of that standard will make you lose respect in the eyes of everyone except your best friends, who, as you know, lost respect for you long ago.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dilbert Principle, 1996
Humor must be genuinely funny to be acceptable; otherwise it damages credibility.
In simple terms: Only truly funny jokes are appropriate.
Key Takeaway
Aim for genuine humor.
Themes
communication
humor
social norms
Mood
lighthearted
cautionary
Type
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- workplace meetings
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
etiquette
media
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a joke too risky?
- How do you gauge audience reaction?
A Different Perspective
Humor is subjective; not everyone shares the same taste.
