Advertisement

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...

Share this article

09.30 15 Apr 2026


Do you try and avoid small talk?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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. 


Read more about

The Claire Byrne Show

Related Episodes

Childcare pressures and staff...

00:05:23

Childcare pressures and staff shortages

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:23


Ceasefire in place between Isr...

00:05:42

Ceasefire in place between Israel and Lebanon

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:42


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:04

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 17th April 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:04


First Up 17th April 2026

00:06:22

First Up 17th April 2026

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:22