How To Have Meaningful Conversations At Holiday Gatherings

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How To Have Meaningful Conversations At Holiday Gatherings

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Nov 25, 2021

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Having good conversations is an art form. To help you out at end-of-year gatherings, NPR's Sam Sanders tapped longtime radio host and podcaster Celeste Headlee for her tips for really listening and connecting.

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Nov 25, 2021

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