11/7 Laughter

DIALOG>> I could use a good laugh.

You look pretty stressed. Want me to tell you a joke?

It may just give you a good laugh.

I could use a good laugh.  한바탕 웃고 싶기는 하다.
ex> I could use a good laugh after a rough week.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the benefits of laughter.

There are physical, mental, and social benefits from a good laugh.
ex> Working out has a lot of physical benefits.

Physically, laughter can lower your stress hormones and help you burn calories.
* burn calories: 열량을 소모하다.
ex> I need to burn some calories after that huge meal.

It can even boost your immunity, hence make you healthier.
ex> Vitamins can help you to boost your immunity.

Mentally, getting a good laugh can ease anxiety or fear and relieve your stress.
ex> I recommend you find a way to relieve your stress.

It improves your mood and simply adds joy to your life.

Because laughter is infectious, it can also strengthen social relationships, attract others to us, and ease conflict.
ex> His positive attitude is just infectious.

People go as far as to call it laughter therapy.
* go as far as to: 심지어 ~하기까지 하다.

Regardless of who you are, it doesn't hurt to laugh as often as you can.
* doesn't hurt to: ~해도 나쁠 것은 없다.


@ It's going to let up anytime soon.  곧 날씨가 좋아질 거야.