The peculiar power of talking to strangers
- Author
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Published
- Sat 09 Oct 2021
- Episode Link
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/the-peculiar-power-of-talking-to-strangers/13126210
Are you the kind of person who loves chatting to strangers? Like people in cafes, parks or the train?
Or does the thought of small talk make you cringe?
On All in the Mind this week, we cover a growing body of research on how talking to strangers can make you feel happier, more connected to your community and less lonely.
