The difference between laughing and laughing together.

"laugh at" and "laugh with" are both phrases that mean "laugh", but there are great differences between them.

When we use "ridicule" to describe someone, it usually means making that person feel humiliated, disrespected or bullied. This kind of "laughter" is often obviously harmful and demeaning, which may make the mocked person feel depressed and sad. For example:

The students laughed at him because he made a mistake in his speech. The students laughed at him because he made mistakes in his speech.

Don't laugh at people different from you. Don't laugh at people different from you.

On the contrary, when we use "laughing together" to describe someone, it usually means a happy situation. In this case, "laughing" is more friendly, positive and healthy. This kind of "laughter" will make everyone involved feel happier and more comfortable. For example:

We were all laughing at the party last night. At the party last night, we laughed at each other.

Sarah always knows how to make everyone laugh with her jokes. Sarah can always make everyone happy with her jokes.