Oct 2, 2019
Those small interactions you have with strangers have quite a few hidden benefits!
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[00:42] Talk to strangers on your commute, it’ll make you happier
[07:15] Little social interactions make us happier
[09:19] Introverts still need to talk
[11:45] Affective forecasting, the reason we don’t think we’ll enjoy eating spaghetti
[13:28] Smile at strangers, it makes them feel included
[14:18] Put your phone down,
you’ll smile more
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Huge thanks to Ashley for suggesting this week's topic! :)