Appreciation post: I just read that the average person asks about 20 questions a day, according to a study I found on a university's psychology department blog.

That stat, which I found while looking up something else, made me realize how much curiosity we actually act on, and has anyone else come across a simple fact that shifted how you see a normal activity?

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william_carter4d ago

That listening stat hits home. My crew talks about focusing on the person, not just the words. It makes a real difference when you actually try to hear them.

oscar_ellis5d ago

Heard a story from a buddy that changed how I see small talk. He read that the average person only listens with about 25% efficiency. He told me he started actually paying full attention when his wife talked about her day, instead of just waiting for his turn to speak. Said it totally changed their dinners. Made me realize we hear a lot but we don't really listen most of the time. Simple facts can punch you right in the gut.