April is National Humor Month!  So, do you think it’s a coincidence that April Fool’s Day is April 1 and April is “National Humor Month”? To keep the laughter going at work, check out these real-life office pranks performed at an office:

• Fill a co-workers office with sawdust.
• Use plastic wrap to cover the opening around a co-worker’s cubicle and fill it with foam packing peanuts.
• Frost a cookie with children’s toothpaste and offer it to a co-worker.
• Clean out everything from another person’s office.
• Fill a co-worker’s office with balloons.

Having fun and making others laugh can build rapport with those around you, facilitate open communication, and contribute to a positive work environment. But keep in mind that not all high jinks are well received.

Tips to Keep Everyone Having a Good Time:

• Say no to sarcasm.
• Be the butt of your own joke.
• Laugh with others.
• Create a funny file, where you keep funny workplace cartoons, amusing newspaper articles, and funny emails.
• Create a fun committee.
• Issue trivia quizzes.
• Capture Kodak moments; keep a disposable camera at the office.

Source: Wellness News You Can Use, National Wellness Institute (April, 2007) – cited from MSN