THE ROLE OF HUMOR IN CONVERSATION

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Issue: Vol. 4 No. 7 : Young scientists
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Teacher of World Languages Department Kokand University
aaxmadjonov77@gmail.com
Kokand University Faculty of Tourism and Economics Student of Foreign language and literature department
isakovagulyor05@gmail.com

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In this article it is explored that a role of humor in personal communication. It highlights pragmatic and social perspectives, explaining how humor works to reduce conflict and soften hard situations. The findings show that humor is often used strategically in contexts such as disagreements, criticism and conflicts. In addition, humor promotes social connection and emotional regulation in educational, professional and daily interactions. The results show that the influence of humor depends on contextual factors, in particular cultural norms, power relations and the intentions of the speaker. The article concludes that humor, when used correctly, increases the effectiveness of communication and interpersonal relationships.

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Akhmadjonov , A., & Isakova , G. . (2026). THE ROLE OF HUMOR IN CONVERSATION. Young Scientists, 4(7), 52–57. Retrieved from https://in-academy.uz/index.php/yo/article/view/73210

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