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Humor works: Communication style and humor functions in manager/subordinate relationships

Diane M. Martin Department of Communication Studies, University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR, 97203 E-mail: [email protected]
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Craig O. Rich Department of Communication Studies, University of Utah
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Barbara Mae Gayle Department of Communication Studies, University of Portland
Pages 206-222 | Published online: 01 Apr 2009

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