Chatterbox #344 – The Ick

About this episode

In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the phenomenon of 'the ick' in dating and share their personal experiences and insights.

Have you ever been on a great date, only to suddenly feel completely turned off by something small and unexpected? In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about “the ick,” that sudden feeling of disgust toward someone you’re dating. They share their own icks, from almond milk to vocal fry, and look at why these reactions happen. Are they silly snap judgments, or could they actually be rooted in something deeper, like evolution or personal values? Practice using the expressions from this episode in your own conversations, and you’ll sound more natural in no time. – Andrew references articles from Time and Psychology Today : in the episode. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here: Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join:

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Anna

Topics covered

• dating
• the ick
• personal values
• snap judgments
• reactions

Keywords

• the ick
• dating
• disgust
• snap judgments
• personal values
• almond milk
• vocal fry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Time, Psychology Today

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