What's that, Mr Grinch? You have something to reveal.

You are now in McDonald's Happy Meal.

Well, this must be why you're so full of glee, which is a very rare sight for all to see.

Oh my, and what is the reason? Of course. It's the festive season.

Choose a Grinch's book or toy for your little ones until the 31st of December.

Some fun, some food, it's all inside this Happy Meal. the 31st of December. Some fun, some food. It's all inside this happy meal.

Until 31st of December, subject to availability from 11am.

Book or toy choices between toy or book.

Not the specific item or range.

Speaking of psychology is taking a summer break,

so we're rerunning some of our favorite episodes from the past. In November,

I talked to psychologist Michael Yeoman's and journalist Charles Duhigg about what makes for

great conversations and how anyone can learn to communicate better. We hope you enjoy this episode

from the archives. Speaking of psychology, we'll be back with new episodes in late August. Thank you for listening.

You probably know what it feels like when a conversation just clicks. You and the person you're

talking to understand each other. They're not just listening to you. they're hearing what you're saying. You leave the

conversation feeling good. Maybe you sparked a new friendship or deepened an old one or figured out

how to solve a problem that's been bothering you. Conversational chemistry might seem intangible,

something that just happens when the circumstances are right. But psychologists using new research tools and methods are beginning to figure out what makes some conversations work while others fall flat.

And their insights can help people improve their conversation skills, strengthen their relationships, and even disagree in more productive ways.

So what makes conversations click?

Why are some people so much better at verbal communication than others?

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