Why You Shouldnt Hate Small Talk @greatergoodsciencecenter
Why You Shouldnt Hate Small Talk  @greatergoodsciencecenter
Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
According to an experiment, people enjoy conversations with strangers more than they would expect.

Juliana Schroeder, Ph.D.,
UC Berkeley

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https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/laugh_at_yourself

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Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk

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