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May 30
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Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small T...

ERICA MANDY
About this episode

We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day.

New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization.

Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations.

 

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