Mark Zuckerberg's assertion that the average American has fewer than three friends is misleading. The data from a recent Pew poll shows that while many people have a few close friends, a significant percentage report having more than five friends. The misunderstanding likely arises from how 'close friends' were defined in the survey. To foster meaningful connections, individuals are encouraged to unplug from social media and engage in more face-to-face interactions, which can enrich personal relationships.
When I first heard this, my immediate reaction was, 'I've got news for your Zuck. People have way more than three friends.'
The results were divided into six categories with 8 percent reporting zero, 7 percent reporting one, 14 percent reporting two, 18 percent reporting three, 13 percent reporting four, and 38 percent reporting more than five close friends.
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