Chris Duffy

One of the ways that we take the least social risk is in conversations with people we don't know that well.

We tend to just say like, so how are you?

What do you do?

There's no risk involved.

And as a result, it's very unlikely that you and the other person will like laugh or connect.

So I think you can take like a low risk approach.

thing and ask them a question that's just a little unusual, but that you actually are interested in or is a little funny.

Now, the person might be like, this is weird.

Why are you asking me about terrible soups?

But you'll probably have a conversation that is a little bit more memorable and funny and has the potential for laughter than other things.

It's easy to know you want to make a change in your life, but it is hard to actually do it.

How to Be a Better Human from TED is a podcast for when self-help feels too daunting or just not for you.

I'm Chris Duffy, the host of How to Be a Better Human, and trust me, I do not have it all figured out.

But join me as I talk to experts about actually attainable ways we can try to improve our lives, whether it's facing fears, setting boundaries, cleaning your house, or all sorts of other topics.

Find How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts.

It's easy to know you want to make a change in your life, but it is hard to actually do it.

How to Be a Better Human from TED is a podcast for when self-help feels too daunting or just not for you.

I'm Chris Duffy, the host of How to Be a Better Human, and trust me, I do not have it all figured out.

But join me as I talk to experts about actually attainable ways we can try to improve our lives, whether it's facing fears, setting boundaries, cleaning your house, or all sorts of other topics.

Find How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts.