Casual conversation has been all but eliminated in the pandemic. Whether you love small talk or hate it, science shows that the lack of it has an impact on your mood and energy—and can contribute to burnout. More here: thewalrus.ca/blah-blah-blah… 1/5 #COVID19
What is “small talk”? Well, it’s all those lighthearted, superficial, polite, and predictable conversations, writes @ahannahseo. It’s rote, it’s a bit boring, but the data show it’s terribly important. Read the full story here: thewalrus.ca/blah-blah-blah… 2/5 #Pandemic #Science
In the world of social distancing, one where public life has largely disappeared, most conversation has been replaced by emails, texts, and an endless queue of scheduled calls. Is the lack of small talk a reason why so many people feel disoriented? thewalrus.ca/blah-blah-blah… 3/5
Even chatting with strangers can prove valuable. One study found that, when people engaged more with a barista—smiling, making eye contact, conversing—they felt a greater sense of community belonging. thewalrus.ca/blah-blah-blah… 4/5 #ScienceTwitter #COVID19 #Pandemic
What is your stance on small talk? Do you love or hate it? Do you miss it like the desert misses rain? Leave your thoughts in the replies below, and read @ahannahseo’s full story on the science of small talk here: thewalrus.ca/blah-blah-blah… 5/5
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