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Do you try and avoid small talk?

Are you a fan of small talk? Or do you try your best to avoid it? Well new research has shown tha...

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09.30 15 Apr 2026


Do you try and avoid small talk?


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09.30 15 Apr 2026


Are you a fan of small talk? Or do you try your best to avoid it? Well new research has shown that even in the most boring of chats, we often still find enjoyment, which in turn boosts our mental health. To share their thoughts on this was Dr Jo Nolan, Linguist Researcher at So-As University of London. 


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