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I am new to this list, but feel it's time to jump in and
add more fuel to the fire on this issue of humor.
I realize that this list should be used to discuss professional
issues, but sometimes a little humor is welcome to break up
the day. Isn't it true that experts say we just don't laugh enough,
and that laughter reduces stress?
Since I am new, I don't know if we have rules or conventions
but maybe we need some. I would agree that chain letters are
not appropriate, and humor should be PG-13 rated.
But above all, I feel that we should at least be civil to each
other if we disagree.
Caryn Rizell
Tech writing contractor
Hewlett Packard
caryn -at- hpptc44 -dot- rose -dot- hp -dot- com
