Lost touch with someone? Reach out – your friend will likely appreciate it more than you think From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Lauren Min, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Kansas Jul 18, 2022 Jul 18, 2022 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save People tend to underestimate how much a friend they've lost contact with would enjoy a simple note saying 'hi.' JGI/Tom Grill/Tetra Images via Getty ImageskAmk6>m%96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^E964@?G6CD2E:@?]4@>^FD^E@A:4D^C6D62C49\3C:67\gbab`Qm#6D62C49 qC:67k^2m :D 2 D9@CE E2<6 23@FE :?E6C6DE:?8 24256>:4 H@C<]k^6>mk^Am k9am%96 3:8 :562k^9am People are also reading… Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out 2 Friday games announced for Iowa State 2026 football schedule Hutchens: Is Ames, Iowa a food desert as Matt Campbell suggested? 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