To me humor does include something that is funny, but also includes things that bring amusement. Most of the time, we do use humorous and funny interchangeably. Humor is definitely more subtle than a Jim Carey movie. We can find humor in someone without them knowing. Being "funny", implies that you have tried to accomplish exactly that. If someone says something that does not come out right, this can be humorous. It just brings a smile to your face. If someone intentionally says something to get a laugh, it can be funny. I rarely laugh out loud, maybe two or three times a year. Laughing out loud absolutely means something was funny. The article about the cocaine dealer was not funny, it was humorous. He was not looking for a laugh, even though he delivered one.
Style is very loosely defined. Style is an expression of individualism that can take any form. This includes everything from fashion "style" to writing "style". These are all intermediaries that we use to reflection who we are. The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word style is Europeans, specifically Italians. They put forth a conscious effort to be stylish. For the most part I don't see Americans as being stylish. Most of us, myself included, choose comfort over style. This is neither good nor bad just an observation.
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