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title: "Straits Times: Laughing at Boss’ Jokes"
url: https://padmajairam.com/straits-times-laughing-at-boss-jokes/
date: 2026-06-22
modified: 2026-06-22
author: "paulmooreparks"
description: "Illustration by Manny Francisco Straits Times: Laughing at Boss' Jokes I was asked recently by Timothy Goh of the Straits Times to give my thoughts on the question, How important..."
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# Straits Times: Laughing at Boss’ Jokes

![](https://padmajairam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/laugh-at-boss-jokes-1024x264.png)*Illustration by Manny Francisco*

# Straits Times: Laughing at Boss' Jokes

I was asked recently by [Timothy Goh](https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/timothy-goh-sm?ref=article-byline) of the [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/) to give my thoughts on the question, [How important is it to laugh at my boss' jokes?](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/askst-jobs-how-important-is-it-to-laugh-at-my-boss-jokes)