Is it rude not to laugh at people's bad jokes? Does it show a lack of social skills?

Question

Is it rude not to laugh at people's bad jokes? Does it show a lack of social skills?

Answer 1

nah...it just tells them they need to get some better jokes....

Answer 2

If it ain't funny... it just ain't funny.

Answer 3

if you cant laugh just apologize afterwards. tell them "im very sorry but your jokes are so terrible i cant even bring myself to laugh at them" im sure theyll understand

Answer 4

Making bad jokes shows a lack of social skills, imo. :/

Answer 5

if its a bad joke, it shouldn't be laughed at.

Just do the drum thing like on leno. BADABUM CHI. you know what i mean.

Answer 6

I don't laugh, but I do smile and try not to make an issue of it.

I would NEVER poke fun at their joke, or say "boo" or other tactless things. That can be hurtful, even if you don't intend it. The only people I take this liberty with are close family members.

Answer 7

I don't laugh really if it isn't really funny,maybe a little smile to be nice :-p