Most bus drivers think it's important to have a sense of humour around the garage, a recent survey found.

Among nearly 500 full and part-time bus drivers surveyed, 97 percent said they preferred workplace managers who could make them laugh, while 87 percent said their bosses were pretty funny.

"Managers who can laugh at themselves or difficult situations are often seen as more approachable and in touch with the challenges their teams face," a middle manager who wanted to remain unidentified ...  said "a good sense of humour helped build rapport among staff and eased otherwise stressful situations."

LONGSTONE GARAGE REFUSED TO TAKE PART IN THIS SURVEY

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