An Analysis of Individual Reactions to Potentially Offensive Jokes in Work Settings
研究调查了165名员工对工作场所中三类笑话适当性的评价，发现白人和女性认为种族和性别歧视笑话更不合适，而无经验员工对所有笑话的评价更严格。
Humor is seen as a virtuous personality trait that can be used to release tension, convey organizational roles, and alleviate boredom. What may be perceived as a humorous joke to one person, however, could be considered inappropriate or offensive to another. Thus, joking may impact on civil and human rights litigation and on the quality of work life. To further understand perceptions of humor and joking, 165 subjects were asked to evaluate the appropriateness of three types of jokes in work settings. Whites and females considered racist and sexist jokes more inappropriate than blacks and males. Inexperienced employees considered all joking behavior at work to be less appropriate than experienced employees.