Looking at humour from a structural-functional viewpoint,jokes:
A)are often used to safely express potentially disruptive sentiments.
B)are often used to relieve tension-"lightening" a situation
C)can be used as a form of tact,stating,"Hey,it was only a joke!"
D)All of the above are correct.

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Jokes serve various functions in social interactions, including providing a socially acceptable way of expressing potentially offensive ideas, easing tension, and providing a way of saving face or avoiding social blunders. Therefore, all of the options given in the question are correct.

Looking at Humour from a Structural-Functional Viewpoint,jokes