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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Whatever happened to telling jokes at work?

Two women share a joke in an office
‘Did you hear the one about the workshy employee?’ Photograph: Studio Marmellata/Stocksy United

Whatever happened to sharing jokes in the workplace (or even among friends)? It used to be commonplace; not any more. Nigel Parsons, London

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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