'The Geography of Small Talk' Explores Regional Differences

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By Dennis Green2014-04-03 09:30:53 UTC

Does where you live affect how you greet people? Short answer: Yes.

The Atlantic used the research of writer Deborah Fallows to explore the relationship between where a person originates and how they start a conversation with a stranger. The film explores greetings all over the United States, including, New York, New Orleans, Honolulu and Anchorage.

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The short film ends with a call for a much nicer way to greet people, one that completely transcends regional differences. So, next time you meet someone, a simple "What's your story?" will suffice.

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