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Have you ever noticed how our choice of words can shape the bonds we create with others? A recent study got me pondering this very idea—specifically, how we gravitate towards conversational partners who mirror our own language. It might sound trivial, but there’s an intriguing layer beneath the surface. Choosing who we engage with in conversation may seem like a low-stakes decision, but it has profound implications for connection and understanding. What does it say about us when we prefer the comfort of familiar phrases over the challenge of new expressions? Let’s dive deeper into this curious phenomenon and explore how language not only reflects our identities but also shapes our relationships. Curious about what I discovered? LEARN MORE.A recent study got me thinking about the use of language to indicate connection. The study shows that we are more likely to choose conversational partners who talk like us, rather than differently. Now, to be sure, picking a ‘conversational partner’ is a low-impact choice, but nonetheless one implication of the study is that we …
