6 Minute English The joys of writing lists
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Sep 4, 2025 Discover the playful world of lists, from shopping to bucket lists, and how they serve as secret codes in our daily lives. Learn about their significance in connecting cultural themes like music and movies. Explore how lists simplify complex ideas, clarify decision-making, and even boost happiness. With a touch of humor and interesting trivia, this discussion reveals the creativity and practicality behind the art of list-making.
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Personal Codes In Shopping Lists
- Jo Nolan recounts finding her husband's quirky shopping abbreviations that look like nonsense words.
- Her story shows lists can be personal codes that only make sense to the writer.
Lists Force Efficient Thinking
- Jo Nolan suggests lists let you state things efficiently without needing long sentences.
- She says lists get you to the nub of things and save time and effort.
Lists Offer High Value But Can Be Sweet
- The hosts note lists deliver big value for little effort, described as 'big bang for your buck.'
- They also note some people call list-based songs like My Favourite Things overly saccharine.