t’s Not Just In-Laws, We’re All Talking to Each Other Less Than We Did a Decade Ago
According to a new study, in 2005, people spoke about 16,632 words every day.
But by 2019, that number had fallen to 11,900 words. That’s a 28% decrease. And some ex
Obviously, the BIGGEST reason for this shift is technology, particularly text messaging.
There’s also emails . . . social lives retreating into online spaces . . . and readily available information and services that require less interaction.
Some experts are concerned about this trend, because talking “requires you to pay attention to what the other person is saying, formulate a response, and control your physical reaction, all within about 200 milliseconds.” These interpersonal skills are important to learn, develop, and master. It is slightly more common among younger people.
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