Even minimal social interaction with another person, such as engaging in small talk, increases the likelihood that one person will help the other person.

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Research has shown that even minor social interactions such as small talk can increase the likelihood of one person helping another. This is known as the "liking hypothesis" which suggests that we are more likely to help people we like or have some sort of connection with, even if the connection is small.

Even Minimal Social Interaction with Another Person, Such as Engaging