How to Tell Jokes and Stories By Pamela Rice Hahn Humor is the most effective tool you can use to grab and hold an audience's attention.
People like to laugh.
It relieves tension. It releases endorphins. It makes them feel good. It's a welcome escape from what can sometimes be the everyday drudgery of life. Whether you're speaking to a crowd of one or many, it's a great feeling when you know what you've said has resulted in laughter.