February 8 • Cultural Insight

Laugh and Get Rich Day

The economy of joy. This day explores the scientific link between humour and harvest. This lesson explores the ROI of a smile—how a positive mindset and the ability to laugh at failure can actually lead to greater professional success and wealth.

Speaking Discussion

Why is humour often seen as unprofessional in corporate environments?
Can you fake a positive attitude until you actually become successful, or is that dishonest?
Is it true that happy people attract more money, or does money just make people happily relaxed?
What is the funniest failure you have ever had that actually taught you a valuable lesson?
If you could buy a sense of humour with $1 million, would you do it?

Activity 1: The Comedy Consultant

The Task: You are hired to fix a boring office. List 3 small changes that would make people laugh more without stopping them from working.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Is seriousness a sign of competence?

Key Vocabulary

ROI (N) Return on Investment; a measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment.
Endorphins (N) Group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system having a number of physiological functions.
Competence (N) The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Productive (Adj) Producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
Harvest (N/V) The process or period of gathering in crops; also, the product or result of an action.

Fluency Catalyst

Native Phrase: When discussing impact, use: "To laugh all the way to the bank."

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