When someone tells an absolutely terrible joke, and no one laughs, you give them a courtesy laugh. This should not be mocking and done very tastefully.
Jim- "...And so the atom says, 'I lost an electron!' And the bartender says, 'Are you sure?' and the atom goes,'I'm Postive!'"
Jake (thinking)- Holy fuck that was a horrible joke, he needs a courtesy laugh
Jake- HA HA HA
*silence*
30👍 5👎