Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Small talk surprises: Nine experiments show 'boring' topics feel more enjoyable

The small talk you try to avoid because you think it will be boring may actually be more enjoyable than you think, and good for you as well, according to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Small talk surprises: Nine experiments show 'boring' topics feel more enjoyable
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The small talk you try to avoid because you think it will be boring may actually be more enjoyable than you think, and good for you as well, according to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Originally published at Phys.org

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