Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk

According to an experiment, people enjoy conversations with strangers more than they would expect.
Juliana Schroeder, Ph.D.,
UC Berkeley
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[@CarlynOT-Coach]

Good to know! We are all so distracted by our phones these days that small talk in public is more unusual. This is a great reminder.

[@baroonono]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@mehdis.7404]

I am curious if that experiement was conducted in Finland. I have tried small talk many places but it really is draining in Finland

[@marykaykeller7978]

People are reporting higher degrees of loneliness. Connection is essential for mental health.