People generally don't dislike humorous individuals; most enjoy chatting with them because everyone loves happiness.
As soon as Lynch began speaking, he became the center of attention.
Moreover, he not only became the focus effortlessly but also took control of people's emotions.
He chuckled here and there and eventually quieted down, leading the room's relaxed laughter to cease entirely when he closed his mouth.
This is control over the situation, where people haven't even realized their emotions have been momentarily taken over.
"Now, let me address Miss Judith's question as to why I am here as an economic expert."
He remained smiling, seemingly never considering Judith's behavior toward him as offensive. With humor and wit, even those who didn't particularly like Lynch found it hard to dislike him.
His satire of high society and self-deprecation met the emotional needs of most people, and at this moment, everything was under his control.
