While savoring on a chocolate cake or an ice cream may be blissful as it gets recent studies states that the concept goes beyond conversations We can also savor meaningful conversations, and it works wonders. University of Arizona researchers states, the word “savor” is often used in the context of food, we can also savor important experiences, moments or even visually compelling events, such as an exceptionally vibrant sunset. So, too, can we savor meaningful conversations.
Researchers examined the concept of savoring as it relates to human communication. A paper published in the Journal of Language and Social Psychology explores how people savor different types of communication. The work builds on evidence from the field of positive psychology showing that savoring enjoyable life experiences can enhance wellbeing, relationships, and quality of life. Findings were published in the Journal of Language and Social Psychology.
Using an online survey Researchers set out to learn if and how people specifically savor communication experiences, both verbal and nonverbal. The team analyzed responses from 65 young adults, average age 22. Respondents were first asked whether or not they savour communication and then asked to share a detailed example of an experience they had savoured. While savoring typically happens at the moment, retroactive and anticipatory savoring are also possible and can be just as beneficial. There’s also this idea of anticipatory savoring. People do this when they plan for a vacation or a honeymoon or the weekend. We anticipate and we have that good feeling that helps us at the moment.
