#social-interactions

#social-interactions

Kindness can be misconstrued as romantic interest in social settings. [ more ]

Meeting strangers can lead to unexpected encounters. [ more ]

Navigating a new work environment involves figuring out one's identity and career exploration while setting boundaries and building healthy relationships. [ more ]

An MMO game called Sky: Children of the Light is standing out due to its unique focus on altruism and social interactions over competition. [ more ]

Deflection is a common defense mechanism to shift focus away from vulnerabilities.

Deflection serves as a protective shield to avoid scrutiny and criticism in social interactions. [ more ]

The end of 2023 saw a rise in advice articles, particularly about mental health, relationships, and managing social interactions during the holiday season.

These articles occupy a space between journalism, agony aunt columns, and personal development literature, offering expert guidance on daily conundrums. [ more ]

Staring at someone's face on a computer screen results in lower levels of brain activity and social arousal than meeting them in person.

People spend more time looking at each other when they are in person compared to on screens.

There may be different neuro-processing pathways for live interactions versus virtual ones. [ more ]

Being a judge comes with responsibilities and limitations.

Importance of issue spotting in the legal profession. [ more ]

Starting your own law firm can lead to a lack of social connections and interactions that were present in a traditional workplace.

Interacting with co-workers during the workday can have a positive impact on the work experience and provide a break from legal tasks. [ more ]

Talking about money can be seen as bragging and lead to comparisons and judgments.

It is okay to follow personal beliefs and values about discussing finances, regardless of others' opinions. [ more ]

The presence of Yemeni coffee shops like Qahwah House is causing some controversy among young Muslims in the US.

The debate around the social norms in these coffee shops reflects a larger discussion within the Muslim community about gender interactions. [ more ]

The mother of an introverted 11-year-old girl seeks advice after her daughter started a group chat that got all the girls in trouble for discussing topics about sexuality and using inappropriate language.

The girl's mother talks to her about internet safety, sexuality, and encourages her to make amends with the other girls in the group. [ more ]

Millennials and Gen Z have different experiences when it comes to fun

Many Gen Z individuals report feeling lonely and having limited social interactions [ more ]

Using your phone to avoid social awkwardness may actually make you feel worse than if you didn't use it.

Non-phone users tend to be happier even in the first five minutes of a social interaction. [ more ]

AI is least well-suited for tasks that require creativity and intuition.

AI falls short in tasks involving complex social interactions.

Tasks that require common sense reasoning and contextual understanding are challenging for AI systems. [ more ]