Chatterbox #334 – Getting in touch: How we feel the world
Mar 28, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of touch and textures! Discover the emotional connections we have with everything from luxurious cashmere to scratchy materials. Anne and Andrew share personal stories about their aversions to certain textures and how these feelings impact everyday life and relationships. Explore cultural differences in touch and the boundaries that define our interactions. Plus, they discuss cutting-edge technology like hugging robots that could change how we connect. A delightful blend of personal anecdotes and cultural insights!
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Favorite Textures
Andrew and Anna discuss their favorite textures, focusing on soft materials like cashmere and wool.
Andrew recounts his experience with his wife's luxurious cashmere scarf.
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Unpleasant Textures
Anna dislikes rough cardboard and polystyrene, describing them as unpleasant to touch.
Andrew shares his aversion to microfiber fleece blankets.
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Scratchy Textures
Anna recalls a childhood trauma involving her mother's scratchy wool jumper.
Andrew describes a scratchy vintage sweater he encountered.
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In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna talk about textures and the way things feel when we touch them. They share interesting and personal stories about their favorite and least favorite textures, from soft cashmere to slimy foods and scratchy sweaters. They also discuss how touch is important in human relationships and how it’s different in cultures around the world. You’ll learn useful English expressions and vocabulary to talk about touch, feelings, and personal preferences.
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn everyday words and expressions like soft, firm, fluffy, scratchy, and touchy-feely that will help you talk about textures and feelings.
Listening: Train your ears with real, natural English as Andrew and Anna share fun, friendly stories and opinions.
Speaking: Boost your speaking skills by practicing how to describe your personal likes and dislikes with textures and materials.
Culture: Discover how people from different countries think about touch in daily life and social situations.
Fluency: Improve your overall English by listening to a full conversation with clear examples, real emotions, and natural grammar.
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