Using the extinction approach to get a coworker to quit using inappropriate jokes during his conversations means you ignore the jokes instead of laughing at them.

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The extinction approach involves withholding reinforcement (in this case, laughter) in response to the behavior you want to see reduced (inappropriate jokes), which can eventually lead to the behavior extinguishing or stopping altogether.

Using the Extinction Approach to Get a Coworker to Quit