Sussex: A new study suggests that exchanging words like good morning and some friendly conversation with people (especially strangers) in the morning can be beneficial for your personal well-being.
In a study published in the journal Social Psychology and Personality Science, researchers examined the attitudes of 60,000 people (of which 40,000 were from the UK).
Research has found that ‘occasional conversation, exchange of kind words and thanks’ can increase mental and physical well-being by establishing a sense of belonging.
The research was conducted under the guidance of Isra Esjigal from Sabanji University in Turkey, with the participation of researchers from the University of Sussex in the UK.
In the research, two groups of participants were asked some questions. In these questions, it was asked how many strangers they started talking to in the last seven days. And at the same time they were asked about their satisfaction with their life.
According to the results, people who had more conversations with strangers seemed to be more satisfied with their lives.
Feeling a sense of belonging is feeling that others accept and value you, says Dr. Isra Esjigal. This thing is often described as a basic human need.
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