Are long gaps in conversation good or bad?

We found that long gaps are only awkward for strangers. For friends, these moments provide space for even greater connection.

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Emma M. Templeton, Luke J. Chang, Elizabeth A. Reynolds, Marie D. Cone LeBeaumont, Thalia Wheatley

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Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

March 6, 2023

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Are long gaps in conversation good or bad?

March 6, 2023

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Authors

Emma M. Templeton, Luke J. Chang, Elizabeth A. Reynolds, Marie D. Cone LeBeaumont, Thalia Wheatley

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