The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
laughing with not laughing at
value: many people in Australia think it is good if people can think like this (see more)
It can be like this: Someone (e.g. Tim) says something bad about someone else (e.g. Laura) (to this other person) because they want some people to laugh.
Many people think like this:
It is good if Laura feels something good because of this. It is good if Laura can laugh at the same times as these other people.
It is bad if Laura feels something bad because of this. It is bad if Laura cannot laugh at the same time as these other people. If it is like this, people can feel something bad towards Tim.
"A group of people are telling stories about embarassing things they've done. Joanna tells some very embarassing stories about Ari. Ari thinks these stories are very funny. Everyone is laughing."
"Just like that time where you were so drunk, you couldn't keep your balance to take your shoes off.' 'Hahaha, I remember that! I had my face on the ground in the tent to try and keep my balance! It was hilarious."
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