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How native speakers pronounce “affection

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But they're rather curious. And I say this out of affection for them: there's something curious about professors.

Do schools kill creativity? — Ken Robinson · TED

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But they're rather curious. And I say this out of affection for them: there's something curious about professors.

Do schools kill creativity? — Ken Robinson · TED

It's just, you know, setting matters. But it was only an issue because for us, affection is a reflex. And I knew it couldn't be just us.

Why Friendship Can Be Just As Meaningful as Romantic Love | Rhaina Cohen | TED · TED

And it was the ones that shared the most affirmation and affection towards each other, right? And so, just to go even deeper into the research rabbit hole,

The Secret to Making New Friends as an Adult | Marisa G. Franco | TED · TED

being generous with them or showing affection towards them. That also works online.

The Secret to Making New Friends as an Adult | Marisa G. Franco | TED · TED

And examples of positive responses were head nods, affection, interest, shared humor and words like "fair enough."

Even Healthy Couples Fight — the Difference Is How | Julie and John Gottman | TED · TED

They start out exciting and exhilarating. There's an intensity of affection and emotion, a rush. It feels really good.

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood | TED · TED