▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Cultural tone, social style, warmth.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Healthy use of humor. Understands boundaries. Doesn't use it to deflect.

▸ RED FLAGS

No humor at all (overly rigid) or humor that crosses lines.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

Tell me about a time you used humor to defuse a tense situation.