While talking about a work associate from another company, he referred to him as an "idiot stick!" I died. I hadn't ever heard that expression before, but all frustrations about said "idiot stick" evaporated and I was left smiling and shaking my head.
He didn't intend for the desired outcome of our conversation to be my cheeriness, but I was happy it was.
When times are tough, crack a joke. Watch the tension dissipate. Even if it's a little, it will be worth it.
