Sense of humour and culture are related?

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Excuse the "a" in front of "people".Trying my best in English anyway! :)
For me, one of the most under exploited and neglected areas within language learning is humour. How many course books have a section on humour? How many syllabi include the ability to tell or understand a joke? Yet understanding the sense of humour of a people is a key element of understanding the culture and language and perhaps even more importantly of developing relationships with people from that country.
Should language teachers help students to appreciate the humour in order to help them understand the culture and language they are learning?
 
Wow, very interesting question. I think teachers never use humor, because for them teaching a language is very serious business. What you said make sense to me, because may could help persons to understand cultures. A kiss have a great day
 
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