| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/05/19/is-small-talk-good-for-you |
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Most people commuting or running errands think they do not want to be bothered
by strangers. But in his new book _A Little More Social,_ Nicholas Epley shows
that engaging in small talk with strangers, or taking the opportunity to express
gratitude to friends, would make us — and the people around u...