The Importance of Shallow Friendships

This week, Annabelle tells Laura about a recent interaction she had with a sanitation worker who covers her neighborhood. This relatively brief interaction could prove to be life changing…in a tiny way. This encounter brought to mind a study about the importance of these types of “shallow” relationships, and why you should be grateful for the dentists, baristas, mail carriers, fitness instructors, pick-up basketball court mates…in your life. 

Plus, could a Trader Joe’s corporate practice be duping all of us…even if we like it?

[note: the above sentence could have gone on and on in a way that will make much more sense after you listen to the episode]

Things You Should Stop Worrying About This Week

Battle of the burrito bowls

FANTA…perfume 

The demise of Splash Mountain at Disney World

Mentioned in the show

The Real Strength of Weak Ties

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We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we’ll assume we’re just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven’t been in touch with for ages? Victory! We only ask that you try to keep messages to under a minute so we’re able to play it on the show.

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