rves as a breath of fresh air in our lives, and it is like a chemical reaction neutralizing all types of acidic feelings. It can even turn hostility into friendship.РThe German poet Goethe was walking int the park when he encountered a critic. The man said, “I never give way to idiots.” Chuckling, Goethe stepped aside and said, “I do.” Humor, in such cases, allows the offended to be molified, while the offender recognizes his error and still maintains face. This obviously produces far better results than unreasonable arguments or direct apologies. With laughter, Goethe indirectly called his critic an idiot, and the critic had no choices but accept.Goethe not only was essful in reversing the criticism, but he also expressed his wit and left behind a wonderful story for future generations.Р
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