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Small talk reveals our key personality traits

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3 years ago

September 2, 2022

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Do you like small talk or is chit-chat meaningless and often awkward? Well, these traits could give away your personality

A quick search on Twitter shows many people hate small talk and complain it is surface level and a waste of time.

But a new study found four minutes of small talk gives away our personality, leaves a lasting impression, and affects subsequent social interactions.

Researchers recruited 338 people and paired them with each other.

The participants were divided into two groups, either engaging in a four minute conversation by text or not communicating at all.

The results show people who chatted before the games performed better in understanding their partner’s personality.

Prof. Daniel Sgroi from the University of Warwick, co-author of the study said, “chit-chat might seem like a drain on time, but our research suggests it is an important way to learn about the personality of others and helps us better predict how they will behave in the future.”

And continued, “in other words, small talk matters.”

Researchers note, the study is an exploratory step toward future study into the links between personality impressions and strategic decision making in real-world contexts.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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