David and foreign correspondent Tony Five detail how a New Jersey man angry over being sold an eggplant sandwich returned to a store four years later and stabbed its owner. Social psychology researcher Amanda Szczesniak explains her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that voice pitch influences who we trust with money. Reporter ⁠Matthew Alston⁠⁠ critiques how Gen Z is perceived as having poor etiquette and soft skills in the workplace. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Geoff MacDonald⁠ shares ⁠his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it⁠. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein⁠ goes over ⁠the people who are allergic to other humans (and their fluids)⁠. Mia de Graaf⁠ and ⁠Julia Pugachevsky⁠ from Business Insider explain ⁠that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it⁠. Evolutionary psychologist ⁠Dr. Gil Greengross⁠ goes over ⁠his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic⁠.

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