Character strength

My main character strength is Humour.

How do you initiate playfulness, and how does that change from situation to situation?

My playfulness is in the form of jokes. I initiate playfulness when I feel like it is necessary and is going to make both parties feel good. Sometimes I overstep the boundary where it is almost insulting them which I feel really sad when I realise. When I do, I try my best to show I am sorry to the other person. Depending on the situation whether it is friendly banter or a serious chat, I tend to help the other person see the brighter side since I am not a person that is good with giving advice.

How do other people you know express playfulness? What can you learn from observing playfulness in others?

My mates usually share inside jokes to show playfulness. I can learn that almost every person has a side of humour to them. It is just expressed in many ways.

In what situations has humour been a barrier for you in connecting with others?

Sometimes what I find funny isn't what other people think is funny. Some people only laugh cause I usually laugh but I feel like they don't really find it funny.