Social connection: People feel like they “click” more in conversations with rapid responses

The more quickly people respond to each other during a conversation, the more likely they are to feel in sync Mind 28 January 2022 By Richard Sima Speedy responses in a conversation make people feel connected Justin Lambert/Getty Images The connection we feel to others when we have a good conversation isn’t based solely on … Read more

Deep Conversations With Strangers Can Have Surprising Results, Study Shows

When we want to really connect with others, we usually limit ourselves to family and close friends. Opening up to a stranger would likely seem a daunting prospect to most of us – but it looks like our expectations may not always match reality.   New research suggests that people’s expectations about their interactions with strangers … Read more