If a friend asked you to put off starting college at a good university to help him launch a new Internet business, would you do it? What would
you do if there were a stranger loudly singing "Happy Birthday"
outside your window late at night? Write a paragraph-length response
to each of these story prompts.

First Prompt: That would be a potentially risky desicion that could possibly affect my future in college. Some people in the world would die to go to college, so it would also be incredibly selfish to waste it away when I have that privledge and so many people do not. I wouldn't risk my opportunity to go to college just so I can be my friend's obsequious little helper in a buisness that most likely won't take off. And, depending on how successful it becomes, it might not make as much money as becoming a doctor, for example. I would decline my friend's offer in a heartbeat if it would interfere with my future.

Second Prompt: Well, I'd be utterly confused at first, but, if the person seemed benevolent, I'd most likely join in. After the song was over, I might yell down to them and reccomend another song that we could sing. Possibly a rendition of "Stand by Me", or "Bohemian Rhapsody". I assure you, it would be a thrilling experience, especially late at night. I might meet with the stranger in the morning if they were still located at the same spot, and we'd perambulate around the city and discuss our favorite songs. Now, approaching this from a logical perspective, they could have mental issues and you might want to have your best interest in mind before randomly announcing your presance to a stranger by singing "Happy Birthday".

Explanation:

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.

16.) true

17.) true

18.) no information in the text

19.) false

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