Share a Meme, Make a Memory
Thirty-two easy ways to share a meme and make a memory, because laughing together is a friendship superpower.
Shared laughs build bonds. A meme is a tiny gift.
30 tips that really help
These ideas come from Friends (Robin Dunbar), Platonic (Marisa Franco), Together (Vivek Murthy), and everyday practice. Pick one tip and try it today.
Humour connects
Laughing together lowers stress and creates inside jokes, which are the glue of friendship.
Share one.
Know their humour
Do they like silly, dry or clever jokes? Pick what fits them.
Think first.
Pick a kind meme
Avoid mean, rude or offensive ones. Kind humour keeps trust.
Be kind.
Add a personal line
Say, this made me think of you. It turns a generic meme into a gift.
Add one.
Make inside jokes
Remember shared funny moments and refer to them. They become treasures.
Use them.
Reply with humour
When they send one, reply with a laugh or a matching meme. Keep it going.
Respond.
Turn memes into plans
Say, we should do this, and suggest a date. Laughs lead to plans.
Plan.
Keep a folder of favourites
Save good memes for friends. Quick to send.
Save.
Share photos too
Funny photos of shared moments make memories. Ask before sharing others.
Ask first.
Use GIFs sparingly
One GIF can be great. Too many clutter.
Pick wisely.
Check the mood
Do not send jokes when someone is sad. Read the room.
Be sensitive.
Create a memory
Write down a funny moment together and send it to them later. Gift of recall.
Write it.
Script: share
This made me think of you and I had to send it. Say it warmly.
Use it.
Script: inside joke
Remember the pancake incident? I am still laughing. Say it brightly.
Use it.
Script: plan
We should do this soon, are you free next Saturday? Say it lightly.
Use it.
Script: reply
Ha, I needed that laugh today, thank you. Say it sincerely.
Use it.
Script: closing
You always make me laugh, thanks for that. Say it cheerfully.
Use it.
Mistake: sending offensive memes
They can hurt, so keep humour kind.
Be respectful.
Mistake: sending too many
A flood becomes noise, so share a few good ones.
Pace it.
Mistake: sharing private jokes publicly
Keep inside jokes between friends, so be careful.
Be discreet.
Mistake: mocking someone
Laugh with, not at, so be kind.
Be gentle.
Mistake: sending memes instead of real talk
Mix humour with real chats, so balance them.
Balance.
Troubleshoot: when you are not funny
You do not need to be. Share what made you smile.
Be you.
Troubleshoot: when they do not laugh
It happens. Move on with a smile.
Relax.
Troubleshoot: when humour differs by culture
Start with universal humour like animals and food. Learn their taste.
Be safe.
Troubleshoot: when it is a work contact
Keep memes mild and professional. Know your workplace.
Be careful.
Troubleshoot: when you worry it is silly
Silly is lovely. Shared laughter is a gift.
Go ahead.
Drill: send three memes
Send three kind memes to three friends with a personal line. Note the replies.
Try.
Drill: collect favourites
Save ten memes for friends. Organise by person.
Collect.
Drill: record a funny memory
Write a funny memory with a friend and send it. Enjoy.
Write.
Easy things to say
When you are stuck, pick one of these. They work in many everyday friendships.
“This made me think of you!”
“Is it just me, or is this us?”
“Look at this, so true.”
“Ha, I needed that.”
“Thanks for the laugh.”
“You made my day.”
Your first week
One small action a day. Each day is only a little bigger than the last.
Think of their humour
Pick a kind meme
Add a line
Send it
Enjoy the reply
Make a memory
Repeat gently
Further reading
- Friends (Robin Dunbar)
- Platonic (Marisa Franco)
- Together (Vivek Murthy)
The tips above are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
More lessons in “How Often to Contact Someone”
Keep going. Small steps every day make a big change.
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- The Twice-a-Year Hello for Casual Friends
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- Keep a Friendship Calendar
- The Five-Minute Daily Habit
- Use Reminders Without Feeling Fake
- Signs They Enjoy Hearing From You
- Signs You Are Messaging Too Much
- Signs They Need Space
- Respect Their Busy Seasons
- Notice Reply Time and Tone
- Ask What Works for Them
- Never Keep Score Aggressively
- When a Text Is Enough
- When a Call Beats a Message
- The Joy of a Surprise Visit
- Group Chats Without Chaos
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- Voice Notes for Busy People
- Video Calls for Long Distance
- When You Always Reach Out First
- When Someone Reaches Out Too Much
- Talk About It Kindly
- Reset a Lopsided Friendship
- When a Friend Is Struggling
- When You Are Struggling
- Friendships Through Busy Seasons
- Friendships Through Moves and Changes
- Friendships With Different Schedules
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