Gary Direnfeld

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2,805 appearances 16 recordings 1 series first heard Jan 2026 last heard 9 Apr

Gary Direnfeld’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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The Last Show with David Cooper · Loneliness and Making Friends · 9 Apr 2026 podcast

Just going through the grocery checkout when you meet with the cashier, just say, how was your day?

Are people treating you well?

I do that almost every time I buy something.

How was your day?

People treating you well.

I just practice taking an interest in the other.

And when I do it at the checkout line, I'm not looking to make a friend.

I'm just looking to be a decent customer.

Start with that because there's no expectation, but it gives you practice in a very safe context for opening your mouth and expressing interest.

Yeah.

Hey, I'm going over to Costco to get a hot dog.

Want to join me?

You know, something innocuous.

I'm going here.

I didn't want to go alone.

I own it.

I thought it'd be nice to have some company.

Are you up to it?

And own it for yourself that you're looking for this for you.

Sometimes I just don't want to be alone.

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