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from:msnbc.comHappy people tend to talk more than unhappy people, and when they do, it tends to be less small talk and more substance, a new study finds.
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Because "talkers" are usually verbalizing thought! I agree with the findings since I am endlessly happy! I even talk in my sleep!
This "study" is crap. Talkative-types hardly ever have deep conversation; they just droll on and on in mindless babble, which drives those of us who chose to speak when we have something interesting to say, crazy. Also Extroverts tend to be much more talkative than Introverts who prefer to think inside of their heads. I would hardly agree that those who are driven to let every cerebral thought pass through their mouths are happier then those who choose to reflect then speak. Just another stupid, purposeless study (read waste of money).
While I agree with the researchers that ‘the happy life is social and conversationally deep rather than solitary and superficial,’ I disagree with the conclusion that small talk leaves people unhappy. Rather, it is a person's inability to connect with others that leaves him or her unhappy and socially isolated. I maintain that small talk is an important skill to bridge that gap and a prerequisite for deeper conversations.
Don Gabor, author of How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends
don@dongabor.com