The argument for small talk: According to studies by researchers at the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, social interactions, however brief, can lead to greater feelings of happiness and belonging. Why not give it a try? Today, instead of staring at your phone, make small talk with the barista, the gas station clerk or even the person riding next to you in the elevator. Perhaps you can use one of these stories as a conversation starter:
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