{
  "id": 14430782,
  "title": "Why some people rehearse what to say before phone calls, according to psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/why-some-people-rehearse-what-to-say-before-phone-calls-according-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:03:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/psychology-says-people-who-rehearse-what-to-say-before-making-a-phone-call-may-be-doing-it-for-a-reason/articleshow/134938118.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "When gearing up for a phone call, it’s crucial to practice your introduction and main talking points to boost how effectively you communicate. Many face phone anxiety caused by unexpected inquiries or interpretations from the other end. Studies indicate this anxiety stems from one’s comfort with various communication styles and language proficiency. While rehearsals are beneficial, overthinking…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}